Patent Troll news and trends

Newegg And The Problem With Patent Trolls
Retail // March 07, 2017

It started with a patent for an encrypted modem that never really took off. That patent was first invented by Michael Jones — who sold about 30 copies of his modem before his firm Telequip (TQP) went bust. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Apple’s Latest Batch Of iPhone Patent Lawsuits
Security & Fraud // May 24, 2016

Another day, another patent lawsuit being brought against Apple. Though the company is no stranger to patent infringement cases, the latest round definitely seems to be a bit surprising. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Apple Just Lost $626M To A Patent Troll In Court
Regulation // February 05, 2016

In news the team at Samsung doubtlessly find karmically appropriate, a jury has found that Apple must pay $626 million in damages for patent infringement connected to iMessage, FaceTime and other Apple software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Interviews & Exclusives
Defense Against Patent Trolls? Worth A LOT (Network)

March 23, 2017
If innovation is the lifeblood of tech and of commerce in general, patents are the lifeblood of less than savory characters known as patent trolls. PYMNTS caught up with LOT Network’s CEO Ken Seddon to see why joining the “herd” of companies banding against patent trolls is for the collective good.

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Apple’s Latest Batch Of iPhone Patent Lawsuits

May 24, 2016
Another day, another patent lawsuit being brought against Apple. Though the company is no stranger to patent infringement cases, the latest round definitely seems to be a bit surprising. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]