When a Troll Comes Knocking – Practical Tips to Help you Deal with NPE Threats and Litigation

Non-practicing entities monetize their patent portfolios not through offering products or services, but rather by asserting patents against practicing entities. Because non-practicing entities are not competitors and their practices do not fit a typical business mold, they can be difficult and expensive for companies – especially younger companies – to successfully handle. On September 14, join Principals Michael Headley and David Hoffman for a conversation about NPEs, including:

• What NPEs are and who they target
• What you should do when you get a letter (or worse – a suit) from an NPE
• How to effectively advise management about the costs and risks of dealing with NPEs
• Stories about the most extreme (and sometimes sanctionable) NPE behavior