Tag: Abusive Patent Litigation
States Join Together to Defend Against NPEs
In 2013, Vermont became the first state to pass an “anti-patent troll” law. Since then, more than 30 states have passed similar laws to rein in patent trolls. These efforts, which range from allow...
Another startup bites the dust, courtesy of patent trolls
A handful of interest groups like to claim that patent trolls are a myth—that they're a straw man used to shape IP policy in ways that are harmful to patent holders. Mycroft AI is one of many startu...
Tackling Patent Trolls In Foxboro
A new lawsuit in Massachusetts proves that even NFL teams are not safe from baseless accusations from patent trolls. While the New England Patriots are usually concerned with defending their home turf...
The Judicial Conference Takes on “Judge Shopping”
On March 12th, the U.S. Judicial Conference announced policy recommendations aimed at putting an end to “judge shopping,” the much-exploited practice by which litigants choose the judges who hear ...
Guest Post: Time to Shine Light on Dark Third-Party Litigation Funding
This post, written by Jerry Theodorou, initially appeared in the R Street’s Real Solutions Blog
A pitched battle between proponents and opponents of third-party litigation financing (TPLF) has en...
Not Just Delaware: Litigation Funding Transparency Progress Across Multiple States
In April 2022, Delaware federal court Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly introduced a standing order requiring that all parties appearing before him disclose any third-party funding they receive. Since then...
Payment Fight Further Highlights the Need for Funding Transparency
A payment dispute between William Ramey III, a frequent attorney for plaintiffs in patent lawsuits, and the litigation investment entity AiPi Inc. has become one more in a long line of examples where ...
The PREVAIL Act: A Step Backward for Patent Policy
How often does someone offer you an option that is not only cheaper and faster, but also better? Not very often, I would guess.
Yet that is what is provided to patent litigants via patent val...
Judge Connolly’s Push for Funding Transparency is Working
In April 2022, Delaware federal court Judge Colm F. Connolly introduced a standing order requiring that all parties appearing in his court disclose any third-party funding. This was in an attempt to a...