Project Jengo: Explaining Challenges to Patent Validity (and a looming threat)

The article discusses the problem of patent trolls and how they exploit the patent system for monetary gain. It explains that bad patents are issued due to lack of information sharing between the patent applicant and examiner, leading to overly broad claims. To combat this issue, the author suggests using Inter Partes Review (IPR) and ex parte reexamination processes at the USPTO to challenge the validity of these patents. The article highlights the benefits of IPR, such as lower cost, faster resolution, and more favorable legal standards for patent challengers. It also mentions the potential threat posed by the Supreme Court's decision to hear Oil States vs. Greene's Energy Group case, which could invalidate the entire system of administrative review by the USPTO. The author emphasizes the importance of supporting efforts to improve the patent litigation process and encourages readers to contribute to finding prior art on Blackbird Tech patents.