The document discusses the history and rise of podcasting. It began in the 1990s with websites that provided audio subscription services and jukeboxes. The first podcast was registered in 2005, though the term was rejected for trademark until 2007. Podcasting allows for automatic updates, with podcatchers checking feeds for new content. Podcasting has grown significantly and is now used for distributing talks, lessons, tours and more, allowing individuals widespread distribution.
4. The dates. The first attempt was made to register Podcast as an 'online prerecorded radio program over the internet'. February 2005 September 2005 February 2007 September 2006 T he United States Patent and Trademark Office rejected the application. As of February 2007, there have been 24 attempts to register traemarks containing the word "PODCAST" in United States I t was reported that Apple Computer started to crack down on businesses using the acronym 'pod' - standing for "Portable on Demand" in product and company names .
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