Google, Intertrust launch PatentShield to defend startups from patent litigation
Google and Intertrust Technologies Corporation announced Tuesday they’ve teamed up to launch PatentShield, a program designed to help startups defend themselves against patent litigation. By building up a large collection of patents that can be used defensively, PatentShield aims to “level the playing field” and deter larger companies from suing startups. “As startups expand, larger companies – with sizeable budgets and patent portfolios – often use patent […]