Finally, a Bill To End Patent Trolling 162
First time accepted submitter jellie writes "According to Ars Technica, a new bill introduced by Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, has received bipartisan support and has a real chance of passing. In a press call, lawyers from the CCIA, EFF, and Public Knowledge had universal praise for the bill, which is called the Innovation Act of 2013. The EFF has a short summary of the good and bad parts of an earlier draft of the bill. The bill will require patent holders who are filing a suit to identify the specific products and claims which are being infringed, require the loser in a suit to pay attorney's fees and costs, and force trolls to reveal anyone who has a 'financial interest' in the case, making them possibly liable for damages."
Cease and Desist (Score:5, Funny)
Herewith, the law firm of WBR1 et. al., and its controlling interests issues a cease and desist letter to Bob Goodlatte, the EFF, and all pertaining parties.
It is our contention that we hold a patent on the process of bill writing pertaining to patent reform, and also on the process of reviewing and lauding it online
WBR1 would be happy to settle now for a to be determined sum before trying this case. Checks can be made payable to Shell Account #13837888 Cayman Islands Bank