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Lawmakers try again to curb abusive patent lawsuits

The Innovation Act attempts to reduce patent lawsuits by so-called trolls
Supreme Court: Abstract idea isn't patentable when tied to a computer

The court's ruling could make it more difficult to patent some types of software in the future
Supreme Cout justices question some software patents

Some justices express skepticism about patents involving a trading platform tied to a computer
Cisco, EFF call on Congress to target patent-troll demand letters

Patent assertion entities are trying to extort settlements from small businesses, witnesses tell senators
New patent reform bill targets so-called trolls

Goodlatte's bill would help put an end to the patent troll business model, supporters say
Personal Audio defends its podcasting patent

A new challenge to the company's patent protects big companies at the expense of a small inventor, the company says