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		sida on Oct 5, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Patent Lawyer Turned Judge Advertises for Patent T... What is the judge's motivation to advertise for patent trolls to come to his court?

renewiltord on Oct 5, 2020 [–]

I'd hypothesize: (with former more likely than latter)

* He's effecting political change in the direction he desires

* Kickbacks to families, friends, and relatives

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