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Patent Troll Reform Bill Pulled By Senate Judiciary Committee's Sen. Patrick Leahy, Due to 'Not Sufficient Support'

Legislation to reform the patent system, notably "patent trolls," in the United States was given the curb courtesy of Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.).

National Retail Foundation Calls For Support, Transparency Against Patent Trolls Targeting Retailers

Apr 09, 2014 02:09 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

As Latin Post reported, "patent trolls" have received notoriety for suing major tech companies over alleged patent infringements. The patent trolls, however, might have a new target: retailers.

Twitter Paid $36 Million for IBM Patents, Avoids Lawsuits; How Twitter Is Combatting Patent Trials and Trolls

Mar 18, 2014 03:45 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Patent infringement lawsuits have become an ongoing topic for the tech community, and Twitter has avoided a battle by paying off IBM.

Apple Inc. Patent Lawsuit Dismissed: German Court Dismiss $2 Billion Damages Claim By 'Patent Troll' IPCom

Mar 11, 2014 07:31 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

German courts have dismissed a $2.2 billion lawsuit filed against Apple Inc.

'Patent Trolls' Crackdown Continues With Senate Legislation for Transparency on Demand Letters, Strengthen FTC

Mar 11, 2014 06:10 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The crackdown against "patent trolls" continued in Washington D.C. with the introduction of legislation aimed to protect job opportunities.

White House Confronts 'Patent Trolls' and Improves Inventors and Innovators' Innovation Efforts with USPTO

Feb 21, 2014 09:05 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

The White House are hoping to major progress with new initiatives aimed to combat patent trolls while enhancing and protecting American inventors and innovations.