patent troll
noun/ˈpætənt ˌtɹəʊl/UK/ˈpætənt ˌtɹoʊl/US
Etymology
From patent + troll (“in folklore, a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills, or under bridges”), a reference to trolls in folktales who block the path of travellers or threaten to harm them unless some payment is made.
Definitions
A company, person, etc., that owns and enforces patents in an aggressive and…
A company, person, etc., that owns and enforces patents in an aggressive and opportunistic manner, often with no intention of producing, marketing, or promoting the subjects of the patents.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA