The Patent Scam (2017)

Delving into the murky underbelly of the American legal system, "The Patent Scam" unveils a sinister reality, a multi-billion dollar industry shrouded in anonymity and corruption. As the film peels back the layers of this clandestine world, it reveals the thriving existence of Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs) or "patent trolls," profiteers exploiting the loopholes in the U.S. Patent system. The story unfolds through the juxtaposition of the harrowing struggles of business owners and entrepreneurs against the cynical triumphs of lawyers and patent trolls. These trolls feed on vague, low-quality patents—many of which should not have been granted—claiming ownership of universally-used ideas and business methods as simple as performing a computer search. The film throws light on the chilling strategy of these patent trolls, who use these patents as weapons, threatening litigation against particularly vulnerable businesses. Small and medium-sized enterprises, lacking the resources to weather a drawn-out legal battle, become easy prey, caught in the relentless crosshairs of patent litigation. Yet amidst the tumult and turmoil, "The Patent Scam" is a rallying call to Congress, a plea for protection of America's entrepreneurs from this insidious drain on innovation. The film is not merely an exploration of a corrupt system, but a powerful demand for change, a clarion call for a revolution in the patent world.

The Patent Scam is a documentary movie featuring Austin Meyer and directed by Jon Farhat.

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