US 11763316

Here is a concise summary of US patent 11763316:

• Title: Server system configured to provide graphical user interface for modifying web pages to include hyperlinks
• Assignee: Distefano Website Innovations LLC
• Inventors: Thomas L. DiStefano, III
• Filing Date: 2013-07-19
• Issue Date: 2023-09-19
• Abstract: A method, within and by a computer hardware system that is configured to serve a first web page associated with a first user and a second web page associated with a second user, includes the following. A reciprocal arrangement is established between the first web page and the second web page based upon both the first and second users opting to participate in the reciprocal arrangement. A second functional identification element associated with the first entity is included within the second web page and based upon the reciprocal arrangement. A first functional identification element associated with the second entity is included within the first web page and based upon the reciprocal arrangement. The second functional identification element includes a link to the first web page, and the first functional identification element includes a link to the second web page.

Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claims:

• Independent Claim 1 (Method for Reciprocal Marketing): This claim describes a computer-implemented method for setting up a reciprocal marketing arrangement between two different users' websites. The method involves a computer system performing steps such as:

  • Hosting a first website for a first user and a second website for a second user.
  • Receiving an indication from both the first and second users that they want to participate in a reciprocal marketing arrangement.
  • Including a "functional identification element" (e.g., a banner ad or link) for the first user's website on the second user's website.
  • Including a "functional identification element" for the second user's website on the first user's website.
  • These elements specifically include a link to the respective other website.
  • The system monitors and charges the first user for the marketing element displayed on the second website.

• Independent Claim 15 (Computer-Readable Storage Medium for Marketing): This claim covers a computer-readable storage medium (like a hard drive or solid-state drive) that contains computer-executable instructions. When these instructions are executed by a computer, they cause the computer to perform the method steps outlined in Claim 1 for establishing reciprocal marketing between websites. The elements include the first and second users opting in, incorporating a marketing element for the first website on the second website, and vice-versa, with the elements being links, and monitoring and charging the first user.

• Independent Claim 23 (Computer-Readable Storage Medium for E-commerce): This claim describes a computer-readable storage medium with instructions that, when executed, assist a website designer in adding e-commerce features to their website. The steps include:

  • Receiving a selection of an e-commerce feature (like a shopping cart or auction) via a user interface.
  • Receiving product information through the user interface, such as a picture, description, price, and identification number for a product to be sold.
  • Receiving an identifier for a merchant account via the user interface.
  • Displaying the selected e-commerce feature on the website, along with the product information, when the website is activated online.

• Independent Claim 29 (Internet-Based System for Marketing and E-commerce): This claim defines an internet-based system for helping website designers with marketing and e-commerce. The system includes:

  • A server computer accessible by various user computers over the internet.
  • The server computer is configured to receive information through a user interface about a marketing element (like a banner ad or link) to be displayed on a second website, as well as information specifying that second website.
  • The server saves this marketing information in a database.
  • The server obtains the marketing element.
  • The server hosts the second website, activates the first website by hosting it, and then provides a web page of the second website to a user, displaying the marketing element on that web page.

Litigation Information (as of April 26, 2026):

The patent 11763316 is currently involved in litigation, as indicated by the Google Patents information:

• PTAB Case: IPR2025-01061 has been filed and is currently pending (Instituted).
• US District Court Cases: Multiple cases have been filed:
  • Texas Western District Court (case: 1:24-cv-00763)
  • Texas Eastern District Court (case: 2:24-cv-00874)
  • California Northern District Court (case: 5:25-cv-10578)
  • California Northern District Court (case: 3:25-cv-10578)

A search of CAFC 2026 dockets specifically for US11763316 does not return any directly matching cases as of the current date (April 26, 2026). The PTAB and District Court cases mentioned above are still in their respective phases and have not yet reached the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for 2026. Therefore, there is no authoritative information about CAFC 2026 dockets for this specific patent available at this time.