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> Companies making many billions of dollars paying no taxes. I feel like if that's the case, then you shouldn't expect the US Government to participate in the
by akira2501 6y ago
> Companies making many billions of dollars paying no taxes.
I feel like if that's the case, then you shouldn't expect the US Government to participate in the enforcement of your patent. You licensed in some tax haven? Then adjudicate it in that same tax haven, we want no part of your disputes over it.
- gnicholas 6y agoThere are actually some traps for the unwary at the intersection of tax optimization and patent enforcement. For example, if you aren't careful in how you offshore your patents and file your patent lawsuits, you can be ineligible for 'lost profits' as a measure of damages. This is hugely impactful because the 'lost profits' method can generate much greater payouts than the 'reasonable royalty' method. This isn't motivated by the sentiment you express, but it nonetheless illustrates that companies that are aggressive on taxes can end up getting bitten in other arenas.