On: Help Fight Patent Trolls – Support the SHIELD Act

[Coincoin]

I fail to see how this fixes the problem.

How does a small company or individual who doesn't have the millions to defend herself win in the first place?

The way I understand it right now, this basically only removes the risk from medium sized companies that have the financial backing but only settle to save littigation money.

[saraid216 → Coincoin]

> I fail to see how this fixes the problem.

1) Does this make things better?

2) Does this actively prevent future improvements?

If the answers are yes and no, it's a good thing and should go in.

[socalnate1 → saraid216]

Exactly, waiting for a "perfect" solution is a good way to ensure that nothing ever improves. (This is true about nearly everything btw).

[sarchertech → Coincoin]

It requires the NPE to post a bond to cover the potential legal fees. This will drastically increase the cost of business for NPEs.