IP Watchdog

MAY 15, 2022

For example, Google was a key player in 2013 in starting the Open Patent Non-Assertion Pledge (to not sue on open-source software). Google was also instrumental in the beginnings of the License On Transfer network (which helps members who have been sued by “patent trolls”).

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Intepat

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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. In a way, patent trolls serve a purpose, much like lawyers.

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IP Law 360

MAY 18, 2023

House of Representatives members on Thursday introduced for the third time a bill that aims to restrict the ability of patent licensing companies to file suits at the U.S. International Trade Commission, saying the legislation would help protect American businesses.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Emily Xiang is an IPilogue Writer, a Senior Fellow with the IP Innovation Clinic, and a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where she teaches contracts, international IP, patents, copyright, and courses on Biblical Law. Professor Ruth L. Okediji is the Jeremiah Smith Jr.

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IPilogue

MARCH 1, 2023

However, since the plaintiff in this matter had not yet practiced its invention and had a history of procuring patents for their licensing program, the plaintiff’s conduct in this case raised concerns about whether injunctive relief should be denied on equitable grounds because the plaintiff may be characterized as a “patent troll.”

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 9, 2023

This is the latest in the series titled “NPE Showcase,” where we discuss high-volume non-practicing entities (or as some call them, “patent trolls”). The District of Delaware has long been a favorite venue for patent trolls across the country. Maxevar/IP Edge called the shots.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 9, 2022

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. Open-source patents combine the concept of traditional patents and open-source licensing.

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The IPKat

MAY 20, 2022

Cats are well acquainted with the art of trolling already… Did you know that there is now an emoji for all of your IP needs? Mostert co-submitted an application for a troll emoji ( ) to the Unicode Consortium in early 2020. It will be interesting to see whether and, if so, how, IP professionals will make use of the emoji.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

But any company preparing to sell within the next five years should consider the more common IP issues that arise during the legal due diligence process. IP Ownership Nearly all purchase agreements require the seller to warrant that it owns or licenses the intellectual property necessary for operation of the business.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

AI and IP Law: Podcast with Yuri Eliezer by Yuri L. Eliezer AI and Intellectual Property Law An Insightful Discussion with Yuri Eliezer The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP) Law is becoming increasingly significant in the dynamic landscape of technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This is the latest in the series titled “NPE Showcase,” where we discuss high-volume non-practicing entities (or as some call them, “patent trolls”). This installment will focus on a company named Sockeye Licensing TX, LLC. NPEs are also known to limit their license when suing software companies.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This is the latest in the series titled “NPE Showcase,” where we discuss high-volume non-practicing entities (or as some call them, “patent trolls”). This installment will focus on a company named Triumph IP. Triumph IP claims to own a patent on technology that is vital to the 802.11

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2023

VirnetX is a classic example of an NPE that does not qualify as a “patent troll.” Patent trolls leverage the litigation system to negotiate settlements for less than the cost of defending against a lawsuit. VirnetX, on the other hand, licenses its patents for eight and sometimes nine figures.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2024

299 limits joinder in patent cases to defendants who infringe using “the same accused product or process.” ” Congress enacted this requirement to restrict patent trolls who were filing lawsuits against defendants who had nothing in common but the allegation that they were infringing the same patent.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

can argue before jurors in a trial over Ericsson's patent licensing terms, including barring descriptions of a party as "evil" or a "patent troll" and banning references of anyone's sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Eastern District of Texas Judge Rodney Gilstrap is limiting what Ericsson Inc. and Apple Inc.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

House of Representatives members reintroduced a bill Tuesday that aims to restrict the ability of patent licensing companies to file suits at the U.S. International Trade Commission, saying the legislation would help protect American companies.

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IP.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Businesses with forward-thinking intellectual property strategies are also using IP to gain competitive advantages and drive new revenue opportunities. A holistic IP strategy can not only protect your business from an infringement lawsuit but allow you to leverage your IP assets for growth. ELEMENT 1 1. ELEMENT 3 3.

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IP Close Up

AUGUST 9, 2023

Patent litigation declined significantly in the first quarter of 2023 over the same period in 2022, despite increases in issued patents, the difficulty of Continue reading

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Garrigues Blog

JANUARY 21, 2025

However, the use of mechanisms that facilitate reaching out-of-court agreements in matters of intellectual and industrial property (IP) remains limited. But what specific benefits can this requirement offer in IP disputes? Avoiding the judicialization of conflicts is the primary goal of the lawyer.

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CoCal IP Law Institute

JUNE 22, 2021

by jcgoforth is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 In the wake of the collapse of the Internet bubble circa 2000, a public outcry about patent trolls caught the attention of Congress and the federal courts. A wild mix of reforms of the patent system resulted between about 2005 and 2015. "Burst Bubble."

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Intepat

OCTOBER 6, 2024

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. In 2024, several key developments are shaping the way patents are filed, enforced, and litigated.

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IP Close Up

OCTOBER 25, 2022

An survey of more than 1,000 Americans from all walks of life has made clearer the extent to which people are confused about the purpose Continue reading.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Introduction: Robert Burrell IP Australia exerts extraordinary control over legislative agenda; if you can persuade IP Au. IP Australia also regulates patent & TM attorneys through professional standards board domination. Patent troll narrative was effective. Money brings attention.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Ludwig Burger: BioNTech Says It Won’t Challenge Vaccine Copying in Africa (Source: CTV News). Stephen Warwick: Apple and Ericsson’s Massive Patent Dispute is Going to Trial Next Year (Source: iMore). Wayne Winegarden: The ITC Is Subsidizing Patent Trolls (Source: Forbes).

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

For example, should invalid patents be repeatedly rewarded with extended term based upon the litigious nature of the licensing entity? Abolish any review of the expert agency to correct mistakes, and even where the Patent Owner agrees to a reexamination the USPTO must presume the patent valid? — of course not.

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