Cloudflare battled and triumphed over Sable Networks, a notorious “patent troll” without any innovation of its own. Sable’s claims were dismissed in court, leading to the company agreeing to pay Cloudflare $225,000, grant them a royalty-free license to its patent portfolio, and dedicate its patents to the public. This victory signifies a strong stance against patent abuse. Cloudflare has also supported Project Jengo’s initiative to crowd-source prior art submissions, offering awards totaling $70,000. The outcome in this case serves as a warning to patent trolls and highlights Cloudflare’s commitment to fighting back against frivolous claims.
https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/03/patent_shakedown_fails_as_troll/