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I think the trolls are making a strategic error by piling on (when more trolls sue a victim that has demonstrated a willingness to settle). Once it becomes cle
by ScottBurson 14y ago
I think the trolls are making a strategic error by piling on (when more trolls sue a victim that has demonstrated a willingness to settle).
Once it becomes clear that settling is as risky as going to court -- because if you settle, you'll be faced with more suits from other trolls -- the calculation changes. Business owners may as well take their chances in court.
I would love to see some business owners defending themselves pro se, on a shoestring budget, and winning.
Maybe I'm just a dreamer.
- ScottBurson 14y agoHere, alas, is why that probably won't work: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/09/how-a-rogue-appeals-court-wrecked-the-patent-system/2/ http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/09/how-a-rogue-appea... Previous discussion on HN: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4594122 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4594122
- genwin 14y agoMy understanding is that you'll be sued in a particular part of Texas where juries greatly favor the patent trolls. It seems that currently you can depend on losing if you don't settle.