Standing Firm Against Patent Trolls: Proactive Approaches and Preventive Measures

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SEA-LE 2025

This session addresses the ongoing challenges posed by non-practicing entities, commonly referred to as patent trolls, which impact businesses of every size. We will review key issues relevant to both in-house and outside counsel, including a discussion of how patent trolls pick their targets and legal strategies to avoid being a target and deter abusive litigation practices, including an overview of the Washington Patent Troll Prevention Act, legal strategies for discouraging the voluntary dismissal of meritless claims, and the various sanctions and remedies available. Attendees will gain practical tools and up-to-date knowledge for managing and mitigating the impact of patent assertion entities.