[x0054]

I think a tool is necessary to allow people who are threatened with litigation, but are not yet part of a lawsuit, to find each other. So, if some lawyer contacts me and tells me that I am infringing on patent X, and I should settle before trial, it would be awesome if there was a site where I could go and register (anonymously) that I am being threatened with litigation for infringement of patent X. The site would link me up with other people who are either already being sued, or threatened with a lawsuit for Patent X.

It's an idea that has been floating around in my head for a while now, but due to time limitations, I have yet to implement it. What do you guys think.

[thinkcomp]

PlainSite helps you at least keep track of patent trolls and their litigation:

http://www.plainsite.org/tags/index.html?id=635

[robotcookies]

Good idea. It might also be good to track the names of the lawyers involved (and not just the names of the shell companies they're hiding behind). Most know the laws may eventually change to make patent trolling harder and that their industry may not last forever. Many probably plan on working in tech if this happens. If these lawyers knew their reputation could be sullied by working for patent trolls and that tech companies may hot hire them for this, it would provide a deterrent to working for such companies in the first place.

[thinkcomp]

PlainSite does this. You can tag lawyers with "Patent NPEs" (or anything else), see which lawyers are tied to patent assignments, and see which lawyers represent plaintiffs and defendants in patent litigation cases. On any lawyer's or law firm's profile you can also see a list of their clients.

[xradionut]

I've posted the names of a few of the lawyers that have made 8 and 9 figures from this practice and nothing happens. They don't care, it's legal, and they are in the .1 percent...

[osipov]

My friend has something like that launched in a private beta. Feel free to PM me with the email address where you would like to receive an invite.

[x0054]

Hey, I would love to bata test it! I am glad someone is working on this. No PM on HN though :(

[netforay]

That is exactly what I thought after reading this article. Good idea. If some one can make the spec, I can get it done.

[osipov]

Would you be interested in taking a look at a site like that? It would be great to get your feedback!

[netforay]

Yes, I am very much interested.

[osipov]

fightthetroll.com does something similar to what you described