Groups hit print, airwaves to take on patent trolls Four associations have launched an ad campaign in several states urging members of Congress to curb the abuses of patent trolls—slang for companies or individuals who buy up patent rights only to sue other businesses for alleged patent violations. The Internet Association, National Restaurant Association, National Retail Federation and Food Marketing Institute are running print and radio ads telling Congress to "stop bad patents and stop the trolls." "Patent trolls use bad patents to bully companies of all sizes, in every economic sector, from coast-to-coast," Internet Association CEO Michael Beckerman said. "This is… Read More