You don't need to kill patents to kill the troll: modify the law so that the only way patents can be transferred is when the company gets acquired. This makes

You don't need to kill patents to kill the troll: modify the law so that the only way patents can be transferred is when the company gets acquired. This makes patents a valuable asset for start ups while completely killing the patent troll business. Patents can be useful, don't throw the baby out with the bath water.