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But isn't the burden of proof, and thus most of the litigation costs, on the patent troll? The court can't just assume that you're violating their patent becau

• throw16180339 2y ago
  > But isn't the burden of proof, and thus most of the litigation costs, on the patent troll? Litigants in the US are responsible for their own legal fees. It's quite common for patent trolls to ask for an amount that's cheaper than going to court. > The court can't just assume that you're violating their patent because they say so, they have to prove it to a reasonable level, right? They have to prove it, but the Western District of Texas is notoriously friendly to plaintiffs in patent lawsuits. Judge Albright handles about 40% of cases; he's biased as hell (https://www2.law.temple.edu/10q/how-the-west-became-the-east-the-patent-litigation-explosion-in-the-western-district-of-texas/ https://www2.law.temple.edu/10q/how-the-west-became-the-east...).