Inventors groups are rallying over the recent patent reform debate that favors big corporations and squash independent inventor rights. Pitting inventors against corporations like Apple, eBay, and in the 3D Printing world, Stratasys, is a losing proposition no matter where you fight it – in court, in the Patent & Trademark Office or in Congress.......

In the U.S., importers and trading companies are employing Intentional Invention patent strategies to hold their market position against direct source alternatives and combat parity issues at retail. By patenting designs and functions, they are free to source the product from any manufacturer they choose. They can also protect their position with retailers so that......