Denver Patent Attorney Discusses Patent Trolls – Part 3 of 3

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Interviewer: I thought the article was about Vermont?

Patent Attorney: Yes, the article explains that Nebraska is the second state going after these so-called frivolous lawsuits.

Interviewer: And Vermont is the first state?

Patent Attorney: Right, apparently Nebraska was inspired by Vermont, who filed a lawsuit in May against a patent holding company after several Vermont businesses were threatened. Apparently even two Vermont charities were threatened by the patent holding company.

Interviewer: Are any of the sates successful in deterring patent trolls?

Patent Attorney: I think that is yet to be seen. But, a lot of companies, and even some charities according to this article, are being threatened with litigation, and so it is definitely making the headlines lately.

Interviewer: Are there any laws specifically on point?

Patent Attorney: The article does mention the use of Vermont’s Consumer Protection Act, and legislation was also passed in May in Vermont giving someone accused of patent infringement the right to counter-sue if it is in bad faith. Of course, proving bad faith is a whole other issue in itself.

Interviewer: Sounds like we will be hearing a lot more about patent trolls . . . . Thank you, I think that’s all we have time for today. For more information, be sure to visit Trenner Law Firm’s website at www.us-patentattorney.com and Mark Trenner’s blog over at www.ipatentattorney.org

Mark Trenner is a patent attorney, licensed with the U.S. Patent Office and in the state of Colorado. Mr. Trenner has over 15 years experience in the intellectual property field, and started Trenner Law Firm in 2004 to serve independent inventors, small and medium size businesses, and large corporations. General Information Only - Not Legal Advice (see full disclaimer below).