What is an NPE (Non-Practicing Entity)?

NPE Patent
Written By Darin M. Klemchuk

An NPE is a patent owner that does not manufacture products or practice the claimed inventions. Instead, NPEs assert or license patents for revenue. This structure often results in litigation strategies that differ from traditional competitor disputes.

Darin M. Klemchuk

Darin M. Klemchuk is the Managing Partner and founder of Klemchuk PLLC.  He focuses his law practice on intellectual property and commercial litigation, anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement programs, and legal strategy for growing businesses.  You can connect with Darin via email or follow up on LinkedIn.

http://www.klemchuk.com/team/darin-klemchuk/
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