How big companies are stopping Congress from fixing the patent system

6/17/2015

This article discusses the issue of patent trolls and the need for patent reform. It explains that patent trolls are companies or individuals who acquire patents not for the purpose of creating new inventions or products, but rather for the purpose of suing other companies for infringement. The article highlights the negative impact of patent trolls on innovation and economic growth, as well as how they exploit the flaws in the patent system. It also explores the efforts made to reform patent laws and improve patent quality in order to address the issue of patent trolls. The author argues that patent reform is essential for fostering innovation and protecting legitimate inventors.

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