"Patent trolls," also known as patent assertion entities ("PAEs") or non-practicing entities ("NPEs"), are known for filing patent infringement lawsuits targeting general-purpose internet services, such as technology relating to email and audio streaming. However, as sports companies begin to take advantage of technological advancements, such as by adding sensors or wi-fi connectivity to sports equipment, they too have become targeted by PAEs. In this article, Finnegan attorneys Aaron L. Parker and Justin N. Mullen discuss the impact patent infringement lawsuits filed "patent trolls" may have on the sports technology industry.
Previously published by SportTechie
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