Week 5 Eoc : Patent Troll

We all go about our daily lives without a care in the world, for the most part.  Even if we are that specific individual whose intentions are solely based on “doing the right thing”, there will always be in a hurdle in the middle of the path, or a mountain that you will have to climb over.  There are those who are always looking to get the upper hand on people, and are willing to stop at nothing to get what they want no matter what the cost.  Fighting for what you want in life is more than natural, but when it comes down to stepping on people, lying, and impersonating others to win a battle, it will certainly abrupt constant legal issues.  “Patent Toll is disparaging term for someone who sue for patent infringement but who does not make or sell any products using the patented technology.”-Patent, Copyright, Trademark.  In the article from Wall Street Journal, it described how patents can go out of date and one would only have to worry about a small penalty fee.  Other famous lawsuits have been created within notable companies such as eBay. “In a case that affected the dynamics of patent troll litigation, ebay was sued by a company that owned several auction patents” -Patent, Copyright, Trademark.  Even the biggest of corporations still have to endure through the justice system.   No matter what the reputation of a company is like, we are entitled to our protection against those who abuse their rights.  “Alternatively, and injunction should not be denied simply on the basis that the plaintiff does not make, sell, or use the patented invention” -Patent, Copyright, Trademark.  Those who wish to impersonate other companies that set up lawsuits when they are not involved, will have to suffer the consequences in getting involved with companies that they do not belong to.