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>Patent trolls then follow each filing with a settlement demand “at a price far lower than the cost to defend the litigation.” (Id. at 1326.) This allows trolls
by hkmurakami 14y ago
>Patent trolls then follow each filing with a settlement demand “at a price far lower than the cost to defend the litigation.” (Id. at 1326.) This allows trolls to use the high cost of litigation as a club against operating companies.
This smells like another ugly practice by "rightsholders". Namely, the RIAA/MPAA litigation against individuals.
- anigbrowl 14y agoIt's a common pattern in almost any litigation, not specific to IP rightsholders.
- hkmurakami 14y agoI guess you're right. Even when "people" sue companies, they typically just settle out of court.