It is a fact of life that tech companies will get sued for patent infringement, often by so called “patent trolls.” The patent troll’s strategy is to file flimsy claims of infringement and quickly offer to settle for a licensing fee far less than the cost of defense. In these cases, we perform an initial infringement analysis before any settlement discussion. At the start of a patent case, the defendant usually knows much more about the crucial facts than the troll. We use this to our clients’ advantage. Our experience in this area often produces arguments a troll can’t explain away. On four recent occasions our arguments have convinced trolls to walk away and voluntarily dismiss all claims against our client. No settlement, no license fee, no admissions.
Successful Trademark Defense: Securing Co-Existence Through Strategic Pressure
When a client’s trademark faced unauthorized use by a competitor on social media and in pending applications, Thorelli & Associates applied relentless pressure through cease-and-desist actions, oppositions, and international filings—ultimately forcing abandonment of infringing efforts and a favorable co-existence agreement.