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Is this still true, considering how the Supreme Court has decided a similar case against patent trolls[1][2] in the past? [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oc
by jotaen 3y ago
Is this still true, considering how the Supreme Court has decided a similar case against patent trolls[1][2] in the past?
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_Fitness,_LLC_v._ICON_Health_%26_Fitness,_Inc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_Fitness,_LLC_v._ICON_He....
[2]: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2014/04/29/patent-trolls-face-higher-risks-as-supreme-court-loosens-fee-shifting-rule/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2014/04/29/patent-...
- ceejayoz 3y agoAs the second link notes, that helps only in "the most egregious cases of misconduct".
- Laaas 3y agoIn the opinion it says that it merely has to be "exceptional", I would think Cloudflare has a good chance at winning their case. They ought to do so, if only to discourage patent trolls. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20140429231129/http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/13pdf/12-1184_gdhl.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20140429231129/http://www.suprem... Relevant part on page 10.