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New Book by Controversial Author Claims Software Ownership is “Killing” Innovation and Competition

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The author of a new book who was previously accused of employing junk economic science says that software ownership is damaging innovation and impeding U.S. competition. Continue reading.

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Osgoode Welcomes Professor Ruth L. Okediji: “The Paradox of Intellectual Property Injustice”

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Individuals and companies commonly engage in the strategic purchasing of critical blocking patent portfolios. For example, the rise of patent trolls, who litigate cheaply-bought patents, use the IP system as a legal weapon. Moreover, damage demands in litigation cases involving IP are rising.

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Rising IP Trolling: Urgent Need for Awareness on Legitimate Usage

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In the IP context, trolls are also seen as entities that misleadingly or falsely assert ownership of IP rights, with the intent of making money out of duping people. In the present case, these trolls using the name of these firms are misrepresenting themselves to gain profits out of it.

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marketing may be material even to very expensive/complex business purchases

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patent trolls, paid content promoted as ‘unbiased truth,’ and sometimes just blatant lies. I’m proud to work for a company that is not afraid to undertake the unpleasant action of litigating against those whose actions we believe are unlawful and unethical. If you’re thinking about Appian, you should read this first[.]