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Patent Assertion Entities: A Boon or a Bane?

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The term ‘Patent Troll’ originated in 1994 in an educational video by Paula Natasha Chavez called the ‘Patents Video.’ ’ A patent troll is a term used for describing a company that uses Patent Infringement claims to win arguments and court judgments for profit or to stifle competition.

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

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A patent is a form of Intellectual Property (IP) granted to the owners of an invention or innovation, giving them the right to control how others could use or exploit their invention or innovation. If a business company releases its software via open-source licensing, it can limit the company’s ability to assert its Patent Rights.

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