No Longer a Myth, the Emergence of the Patent Troll: Stifling Innovation, Increasing Litigation, and Extorting Billions

摘要

Patent litigation: It is infamously expensive, complex, and risky. Such characteristics are not particularly appealing to innovative, forward-looking technology companies attempting to keep pace in today's world. Studies show that defending a patent infringement claim can run into the millions of dollars. Moreover, the subject matter of today's patent cases often is very technical and complex, requiring experts to explain the technology to judge and jury. As a result, the outcome of a patent case is inherently unpredictable, and fighting a case through trial is risky for a defendant.