The Patent Scam (2017)
Unraveling the Us Patent System and It's Trolls
The corruption runs deeper than you'd ever imagine. A multi-billion dollar industry you've never heard of. This is the world Patent Trolls thrive in: A world created for them by our own U. S. Patent system. You can be sued for clicking on a hyperlink, using your own scanner, or sharing your Wi-Fi! It sounds insane, but the reality is even crazier. Patent Trolls look for obvious ideas, patent them, and then sue anyone they claim is infringing on their idea. People's lives and businesses are being destroyed.. and they have no way out. “The Patent Scam” exposes the underbelly of this system, and the people that commit this practice.
Cast
- Austin Meyer - Self - Host
- Phil Adams - 1920s Patent Examiner
- Marlon Healey - 1920s Shoeshine Boy
- Todd A. Moore - Self (as Todd Moore)
- Daniel Nazer - Self (Staff Attorney, Eletronic Frontier Foundation)
- Craig Smith - New Jersey Plumber
Screenplay
Keywords
government, texas, interview, patent, lawsuit, scam, lawyer, corrupt system, small business, patent trolls, patent scam
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Patent Scam about?
- The corruption runs deeper than you'd ever imagine. A multi-billion dollar industry you've never heard of. This is the world Patent Trolls thrive in: A world created for them by our own U. S. Patent system. You can be sued for clicking on a hyperlink, using your own scanner, or sharing your Wi-Fi! It sounds insane, but the reality is even crazier. Patent Trolls look for obvious ideas, patent them, and then sue anyone they claim is infringing on their idea. People's lives and businesses are being destroyed.. and they have no way out. “The Patent Scam” exposes the underbelly of this system, and the people that commit this practice.
- Who directed The Patent Scam?
- The Patent Scam was directed by Austin Meyer.
- Who stars in The Patent Scam?
- The Patent Scam stars Austin Meyer, Phil Adams, Marlon Healey, Todd A. Moore, Daniel Nazer, Craig Smith.
- How long is The Patent Scam?
- The Patent Scam has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Patent Scam?
- The Patent Scam is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Patent Scam produced?
- The Patent Scam was produced in United States of America.