Patent trolls
News and Articles About Patent trolls
Court Cases
Chief Justice John Roberts Calls U.S. Patent Challenge Process Bizarre
The Supreme Court is hearing a case about an invalidated speedometer patent.
Apple
Apple Hit With Huge $625M Verdict Over FaceTime, VPN Patents
The latest trial between Apple and VirnetX, which has been taking place over the last week, is a do-over of an earlier 2012 patent clash between the two parties.
Patents
Apple Tries to Kill More Patents Than Any Other Company
Legal analytics company Lex Machina says Apple filed over 200 challenges to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board since 2012, almost 100 more than the second highest filer.
Patents
Key Elements of Controversial Podcasting Patent Revoked
The U.S. Patent Office deemed claims concerning episodic content 'unpatentable.'
Infographics
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How to Conduct a Patent Search to Make Sure Your Brilliant Invention Doesn't Already Exist (Infographic)
A step-by-step guide on how to find out if your invention has already been patented. We're crossing our fingers it hasn't.
Online Community
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15 Truths About Online Trolls
As long as there has been an online community, there have been people abusing anonymity simply to inflict hurt and harm. A lot has been learned about them.
Infographics
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Protect Your Business Name: Tips on How to Secure a Trademark (Infographic)
By registering your business name and logo with the United States Patent and Trademark office, you can legally protect your brand.
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Congress Should Help Small Businesses Deter Patent Trolls
The patent trolls are the only stakeholders who benefit from vague and unclear threats to sue for patent infringement.
Patents
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Apple to Pay $24 Million for Infringing on Ancient Pager Patents
The patents were granted in the 1990s.
Patent trolls
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Startups Can Now Buy Insurance to Protect Themselves Against Patent Trolls
Which is good, but further proof that our patent system is broken.
Weekly News Roundup
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Google Beefs Up Gmail Security and Microsoft Nixes Nokia: Weekly News Roundup
Big guns in Silicon Valley are rolling out changes -- and this toy chain got some heat for selling some seriously questionable action figurines.
Patent trolls
Looks Like Big Tech Is Winning the Battle With Patent Trolls
The trolls are in retreat in the wake of several changes in U.S. law.
Intellectual Property
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Have a Brilliant Idea? How to Keep it Safe. (Infographic)
From patents to trademarks to copyrights, here is an overview of what you can legally do to protect your intellectual property.
Legal Issues
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An Entrepreneur's Guide to Getting Sued and Fighting Back
When a court case threatens your business, consider taking the following steps.
