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Litigation funding transparency would harm patents, funders warn

By Nick Robertson ( March 7, 2025, 12:28 GMT | Comment) -- As Congress renews an attempt to better regulate how litigation is funded by third-parties, funders told MLex the “misguided” attempt would only serve to harm the patent litigation space, where relying on investment funds for backing is commonplace.House Republicans are again attempting to require disclosure for third-party litigation funders. While backers say the effort levels the playing field and can even counter foreign influence in American courts, funders themselves shared concerns that the move could harm innovation and hold back the most vulnerable inventors....

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