Abstract
Citing empirical evidence that non-practicing entities assert relatively old patents that cover inventions in relatively fast-paced industries, this essay argues that the PTO should increase the number and magnitude of renewal (maintenance) fees in order to hasten the expiration of suspect software patents and reduce the prevalence of suits filed by so-called patent trolls.
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