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Re:A 32-year-old state senator is trying to get patent troll... by nerdponx on Saturday July 15, 2017 @10:30PM (#14780184)
It happens for trademarks too.
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Re:A 32-year-old state senator is trying to get patent troll... by 80211 on Sunday July 16, 2017 @01:08AM (#14780592)
Well, yes, but you can change your name and usually avoid having to pay up a large sum.
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