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2. This method allows a user to reject his or her identification in digital media posted by another user. Facebook claims People in Photos in Flickr infringes on this patent. This patent is one of the two in which Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is first listed inventor.

U.S. Patent No: 7,945,653

“Tagging Digital Media”

Filed: October 11, 2006

Granted: May 17, 2011

Abstract: A method for tagging digital media is described. The method includes selecting a digital media and selecting region within the digital media. The method may further include associating a person or entity with the selected region and sending a notification of the association the person or entity or a different person or entity. The method may further include sending advertising with the notification.