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Whither goest the patent troll?

The IPKat

A decade ago, patent trolls were all the rage in the patent world. If there was a rock-star matter in the patent world, it was the debate over trolls. It got this Kat to wonder: has patent trolling become such an ""oh so yesterday" subject? Patent Trolls, ?nd

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Google’s dialogue in the conversation of improving the US Patent System

IPilogue

Google has invested in patenting and licensing their engineers’ inventions ( 42,000 home-grown patents ), and has sold patents to smaller companies to help strengthen their portfolios. Google also helped discover the License on Transfer Network. Concern with the US patent system. Source: RPX.

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Patent Trolls: Navigating the Fine Line Between Innovation and Exploitation in India’s Legal Landscape

Intepat

Introduction Patent trolls are entities that do not actively develop their inventions but instead acquire patent rights for obvious inventions to prevent others from working on them or to collect licensing fees. Without adequate resources, these inventors might not receive fair compensation for their innovations.

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Open-Source & Patent Rights – Can They Co-Exist?

Kashishipr

At present, the software, in many cases, is released under what’s widely known as an ‘Open-Source License,’ which corresponds to the idea that anyone can view and modify the source code of a particular piece of software. Open-source patents combine the concept of traditional patents and open-source licensing.

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AI and IP Law: Podcast with Yuri Eliezer

LexBlog IP

He suggests that the standard might need to change in instances where AI is used for patent examination, as what is “obvious” to an AI might not be obvious to a human. Impact on Patent Litigation and Licensing : Yuri predicts that AI could reduce the number of contested patents and therefore the amount of litigation.

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7 Key Patent Trends Shaping the Future of Innovation in 2024

Intepat

Patents , as a vital form of intellectual property (IP), safeguard these innovations, providing inventors and businesses exclusive rights to their inventions while promoting the dissemination of knowledge. Companies and inventors are prioritizing green technologies, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and promote eco-friendly practices.

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