An Overview of the "Patent Trolls" Debate

Yeh, Brian T.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Intellectual property;    Patents;    Patent law and legislation;   

RP-ID  :  R42668
RP-ID  :  R42668_2012Aug20

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report reviews the current debate and controversy surrounding "patent assertion entities" (PAEs) and their effect on innovation, examines the reasons for the rise in PAE litigation, and explores the legislative options available to Congress if it decides that these are issues that should be addressed.