Top 10 Chart


Chart of the top 10 most "frequent flyers" that is, those who have filed the greatest number of patent lawsuits since 2007. All 10 are patent monetization entities. Not a single one makes products.

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The UCHastings Institute for Innovation Law is dedicated to promoting Data-Driven Law-Making, allowing courts, legislators, and regulators to make informed decisions using reliable and objective analysis. Focusing on Innovation, the Institute provides a trusted source of high-quality, substantive academic research that will help create the tools and knowledge necessary to cultivate a culture of innovation. The Institute also has several substantive programs under its umbrella, including the Privacy + Technology Project; the Law & Bioscience Project, and the Startup Clinics—in which students help with legal work for early stage technology and bioscience companies under the pro bono supervision of attorneys at major law firms. With 10 faculty members, The Institute is directed by Professor Robin Feldman.