An interesting article from earlier this month on so-called patent trolls, a topic of interest in radio lately given the legal fight over automation licensing.
Patent 'Troll' Tactics Spread (Wall St. Journal)
Association lays out content of its policy ‘summit’ at International CES
Nov. 7 hearing to examine impact of demand letters
NAB welcomes legislation and working with patent reform advocates
Whether measure has bearing on radio’s music automation patent suit will be interesting
NAB, CEA applaud troll squashing legislation
Among other things, the bill shifts responsibility for cost of litigation onto the losing party
White House issues executive actions, legislative recommendations to curb patent abuse