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Re:Ask HN: I was hit with a patent troll lawsuit, how do I d... by crucialfelix on Monday June 21, 2021 @04:37PM (#27584121)
It's usually cheaper to settle than to go to court. A company I worked for got hit (apparently using TLS violates their patent. Even though it's the browser that initiated the connection). Company simply paid up because it was cheaper.
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Re:Ask HN: I was hit with a patent troll lawsuit, how do I d... by desine on Monday June 21, 2021 @04:59PM (#27584402)
Unfortunately this is one of those instances where looking out for oneself (in a business sense) does more harm to society than eating the costs and fighting the battle.

IANASBO (I am not a Small Business Owner) so I can't say I wouldn't necessarily do any different, sadly. But I like to think I would.

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