ACI's Advanced Forum on Patent Litigation

Managing Modern IP Litigation before the Federal Courts, PTO and ITC

Patent Litigation - ACI Legal Conference

When: Tuesday, December 10 to Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Where: The Carlton Hotel, New York, New York

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Industry Related News

 

F.T.C. Votes for Inquiry Into Patent Businesses Posted on NYTimes.com by Edward Wyatt

tepping into a volatile debate in the technology sector, the Federal Trade Commission on Friday said it would use its subpoena power to begin an investigation of so-called patent trolls, businesses whose primary purpose is to stockpile patents and use them to sue other companies. he action, which the commission’s chairwoman recommended in June, is the first step in what is likely to be a lengthy and broad investigation. It could eventually result in antitrust enforcement against some of the companies and could provide momentum for efforts under way in Congress to tighten restrictions on such lawsuits…. [ Read More ]   To download past intellectual property event publications: Click Here