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The Truth Behind Patent Trolls Issue Brief (view source)
Revision as of 15:54, 23 March 2016
, 15:54, 23 March 2016→Why Patent Assertion Entities are Good for Innovation and Small Businesses
==Why Patent Assertion Entities are Good for Innovation and Small Businesses==
The current U.S. patent system restricts the market for innovation with high transaction costs and legal risks. [http://www.wired.com/2015/01/fixing-broken-patent-system/] Most small and medium-sized businesses are unable to afford the costs associated with potential patent litigation, which prevents the commercialization or licensing of over 95 percent of current active patents. [http://www.wired.com/2015/01/fixing-broken-patent-system/] Therefore, smaller-sized businesses must rely on patent assertion entities to protect their patents and defend against expensive litigation.
==Are Patent Trolls Really that Big of a Problem?==