Betting on Invalid Patents

A new startup called "Article One Partners" wants to make money by betting on the invalidity of patents. How does this work?

1. The offer rewards for information that may invalidate the patent of a public company.
2. They "short-sell" the stock of the public company before the information is released.
3. They sell the information to the competition.

Read Online startup aims to improve patent quality for more info. Or visit Article One Partners website.

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