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The Patent Scam

TV-141h 50m2017Austin Meyer
IMDb: 7.4/10
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"Unraveling the Us Patent System and It's Trolls"

The corruption runs deeper than you'd ever imagine. A multi-billion dollar industry you've never heard of. This is the world Patent Trolls thrive in: A world created for them by our own U. S. Patent system. You can be sued for clicking on a hyperlink, using your own scanner, or sharing your Wi-Fi! It sounds insane, but the reality is even crazier. Patent Trolls look for obvious ideas, patent them, and then sue anyone they claim is infringing on their idea. People's lives and businesses are being destroyed.. and they have no way out. “The Patent Scam” exposes the underbelly of this system, and the people that commit this practice.

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What is The Patent Scam (2017) about?

The corruption runs deeper than you'd ever imagine. A multi-billion dollar industry you've never heard of. This is the world Patent Trolls thrive in: A world created for them by our own U. S. Patent system. You can be sued for clicking on a hyperlink, using your own scanner, or sharing your Wi-Fi! It sounds insane, but the reality is even crazier. Patent Trolls look for obvious ideas, patent…

Who stars in The Patent Scam?

The Patent Scam stars Austin Meyer (Self - Host), Phil Adams (1920s Patent Examiner), Marlon Healey (1920s Shoeshine Boy), Todd A. Moore (Self (as Todd Moore)), Daniel Nazer (Self (Staff Attorney, Eletronic Frontier Foundation)). The film was directed by Austin Meyer.

How long is The Patent Scam?

The Patent Scam has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated TV-14.

Is The Patent Scam worth watching?

The Patent Scam holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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