Department - Author 1
Journalism Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Journalism
Date
2-2016
Primary Advisor
Dan H. Eller
Abstract/Summary
Patent trolls gained notoriety in the early 2000s as many nine- and even 10-digit patent infringement settlements made headlines. Trolls claim they are helping inventors get the compensation they deserve for their inventions, while opponents claim trolls are parasites on successful businesses who want glittering pots of gold in exchange for doing absolutely nothing. As the debate continues and parties on both sides continue to call for patent reform, the question arises: what is best of the IP overall market? And how can patent trolls utilize communications best practices to ensure their message is convincingly conveyed to key influencers who can shape the patent landscape moving forward?
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/joursp/104
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Intellectual Property Law Commons, Public Relations and Advertising Commons, Social Influence and Political Communication Commons