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THERE WAS A PATENT TROLL THAT SENT
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The Patent Scam

THERE WASA PATENT TROLL THAT SENT THOUSANDS OF LETTERSTO CAFES AND HOTELS, AND A...

THERE WAS
A PATENT TROLL THAT SENT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS
TO CAFES AND HOTELS, AND A BAKERY,
AND A FUNERAL PARLOR, DEMANDING PAYMENT
JUST FOR PROVIDING WI-FI

Full Transcript

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THERE WAS A PATENT TROLL THAT SENT
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THOUSANDS OF LETTERS TO CAFES AND HOTELS,
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AND A BAKERY, AND A FUNERAL PARLOR,
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DEMANDING PAYMENT JUST FOR PROVIDING WI-FI.
Duration
14 seconds
Views
18
Timestamp in Movie
01:10:27
Uploaded
Oct 31, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
Genesis Studios

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Movie Summary

The corruption runs deeper than you'd ever think. A multi-billion dollar industry you've never heard of. This is the world Patent Trolls thrive in: created for them by the U.S. Patent system.
[AUSTIN] AH. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THAT ONE. - The Patent Scam 00:05
[AUSTIN] AH. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THAT ONE.
LET'S SEE, PATENT TROLL SAYS - The Patent Scam 00:09
LET'S SEE, PATENT TROLL SAYS
HE WON'T SUE INDIVIDUALS AT THIS STAGE. [SCOFFS] - The Patent Scam 00:07
HE WON'T SUE INDIVIDUALS AT THIS STAGE. [SCOFFS]
A LAWYER, - The Patent Scam 00:06
A LAWYER,
I AM THE PERSON - The Patent Scam 00:08
I AM THE PERSON
THEY'RE ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT, - The Patent Scam 00:06
THEY'RE ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT,
AND THEN A COURT LOOKS AT THEM AND SAYS - The Patent Scam 00:05
AND THEN A COURT LOOKS AT THEM AND SAYS
IF I HAVE A PATENT FOR WI-FI, - The Patent Scam 00:11
IF I HAVE A PATENT FOR WI-FI,
AND IF YOU INFRINGE IT, - The Patent Scam 00:05
AND IF YOU INFRINGE IT,
BUT I WOULD WANNA LOOK MORE CAREFULLY - The Patent Scam 00:12
BUT I WOULD WANNA LOOK MORE CAREFULLY
YOU COME TO ME AND SAY, "MISTER NIRO, - The Patent Scam 00:07
YOU COME TO ME AND SAY, "MISTER NIRO,
CAN YOU HELP ME?" - The Patent Scam 00:07
CAN YOU HELP ME?"
I SAY, "LISTEN, YOU'RE USING THIS GUY'S INVENTION. - The Patent Scam 00:06
I SAY, "LISTEN, YOU'RE USING THIS GUY'S INVEN...
YOU GOTTA PAY THEM A ROYALTY." - The Patent Scam 00:07
YOU GOTTA PAY THEM A ROYALTY."
I GO TO YOU AND I SAY, - The Patent Scam 00:07
I GO TO YOU AND I SAY,
THEY TOOK MY PROPERTY." - The Patent Scam 00:09
THEY TOOK MY PROPERTY."
YOU KNOW, I TELL JURIES IN CLOSING ARGUMENT, - The Patent Scam 00:10
YOU KNOW, I TELL JURIES IN CLOSING ARGUMENT,
MY WIFE LOVES FLOWERS. I BUILD A FLOWER PATCH IN MY FRONT YARD. - The Patent Scam 00:05
MY WIFE LOVES FLOWERS. I BUILD A FLOWER PATCH IN MY FRONT YA...
MAYBE EVEN I COMMERCIALIZE IT, - The Patent Scam 00:07
MAYBE EVEN I COMMERCIALIZE IT,
AND BEAUTIFUL-- IT'S MY PROPERTY, - The Patent Scam 00:07
AND BEAUTIFUL-- IT'S MY PROPERTY,