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Patent Assertion Entities: A Boon or a Bane?

Kashishipr

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

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NPE Showcase – Leigh Rothschild

LexBlog IP

Others have accused him of being a “patent troll” based on the broad interpretation of his patents and his litigious enforcement activity. His entities have filed a whopping 1,249 patent infringement lawsuits with 23 of those pending. This certainly qualifies as a high volume patent troll.

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7 Key Patent Trends Shaping the Future of Innovation in 2024

Intepat

Challenges of Patent Enforcement in a Globalized World: While globalization offers opportunities for expanding patent protection, it also presents challenges, particularly in enforcing patents across different legal systems. This will reduce administrative burdens and enhance cross-border patent collaboration.

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