The Myth of the Patent Troll
January 30, 2007
This comment argues that, contrary to popular belief, patent trolls actually benefit society. These trolls act as a market intermediary in the patent market. Patent trolls provide liquidity, market clearing, and increased efficiency to the patent markets—the same benefits securities dealers supply capital markets.
Author: James F. McDonough III
Source: Emory Law Journal, Vol. 56, p. 189, 2006
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