It is true that authors have offered anecdotal examples of good and bad litigation-generated science, but there are no rigorous analyses comparing the quality of studies done for litigation with other studies.
Because trolls rarely use the technology claimed by the patent to make something themselves, they are especially vulnerable to accusations of bad-faith litigation.
Bad software patent litigation is a wasteful war that no one will win".
For good or bad, the US litigation process strikes fear into company management.
It is bad enough when litigation replaces legislation as a way to make decisions in the public arena, as in the tobacco lawsuits.
"Part of it is bad times beget litigation," said Eric Simonson, co-chairman of the mergers and acquisitions practice at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison.
Much uncertainty surrounds the cost of litigation over bad mortgages.
Tougher standards may weed out many bad patents and reduce litigation.
"It is understandable that the knee-jerk reaction is that this litigation is bad and needs to stop.
In addition, ResCap turned a profit in 2010, but has since been overwhelmed by litigation and bad subprime loans.
Given all the bickering and conflicts, it is understandable that the knee-jerk reaction is that this litigation is bad and needs to stop.
