Patent trolls : predatory litigation and the smothering of innovation /

Stiflers of innovation, patent trolls use overbroad patents based on dated technology to threaten litigation and bring infringement suits against inventors. Trolls, also known as nonpracticing entities (NPEs), typically do not produce products or services but are in the business of litigation. They...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Watkins, William J., Jr (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oakland, California : The Independent Institute, 2013.
Temas:
Patent suits > United States.
Patent licenses > Corrupt practices > United States.
Patent laws and legislation > Economic aspects > United States.
Actions en contrefaçon > États-Unis.
Licences de brevets > Pratiques déloyales > États-Unis.
LAW > Intellectual Property > Patent.
LAW > Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice.
Patent laws and legislation > Economic aspects
Patent suits
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Stiflers of innovation, patent trolls use overbroad patents based on dated technology to threaten litigation and bring infringement suits against inventors. Trolls, also known as nonpracticing entities (NPEs), typically do not produce products or services but are in the business of litigation. They lie in wait for someone to create a process or product that has some relationship to the patent held by the troll, and then they pounce with threats and lawsuits. The cost to the e.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 81 pages .)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781598131734
1598131737
9781598131710
1598131710

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