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Is the phrase “patent troll” defamatory? NH Supreme Court may decide

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  1. halfjew22
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    A) this clearly appears to be counter productive behavior often described as parent trolling. B) as the article mentioned, labeling this descriptor as defamatory would increase the rate at which...

    ATL owns several patents related to automatic teller machines but hasn't tried to commercialize its technology in over a decade. Instead, the firm has been sending out demand letters to a large number of banks and credit unions threatening to sue them if they don't license the patents. At its peak between 2011 and 2012, ATL's licensing campaign generated more than $3 million in licensing revenue.

    A) this clearly appears to be counter productive behavior often described as parent trolling.

    B) as the article mentioned, labeling this descriptor as defamatory would increase the rate at which this behavior would occur and would continue to muddy an already dirty water that is patent law.

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