If you’re a history buff, Forbes.com has a great column this week on how and why the Founding Fathers consciously designed the U.S. patent system to work the way it does. Read More

There is a real problem with so-called “patent trolls,” and the heart of the problem is frivolous lawsuits. Some critics come close to arguing that every patent assertion by a "non-practicing entity" – a firm that doesn't manufacture the patented inventions itself – is frivolous. But that's not the case. Read More

Peter Detkin draws a distinction between patent trolls and IV, discussing "frivolous" litigation and "real party in interest." His conclusion: one-size does not fit all. Read More

Peter Detkin kicks off his blog series on the patent debate with five basic principles to consider when reviewing reform proposals. Read More

Earlier this week Peter Detkin participated in a workshop hosted by the FTC and DOJ exploring the impact of patent assertion entity (PAE) activities on innovation and competition and the implications for antitrust enforcement and policy. Read More