"Patent research firm Article One Partners is offering frequent targets of patent lawsuits a new first-strike tool that turns the tables on initiators of infringement actions."

Looking for deep pockets?

"The New York company, which pays a network of scientists and technology experts to determine if a patented invention is truly novel, typically helps big companies after they are sued by patent holders."

Hint of deep pocket issue again...What good are they after being sued?

"Until now, the company focused on patents that had already been asserted in court. Now, clients can request investigations on patents that have yet to be litigated, for an addition fee, which Article One declined to specify."

Perhaps they might consider working for the court system....but then, they do not have deep pockets.

IMO, deep pockets means... there could be a degree of bias opinion for their new found friends....lol

Just a bit more of the never ending pile.

Be useful... and invent something novel with the network of scientists and technology experts you pay.

doni