Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs)

Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs) are organizations that own patents but do not produce or sell products or services based on those patents. Instead, they often focus on licensing or enforcing patent rights against other companies, which might infringe on their patents. NPEs can play a role in innovation by encouraging companies to license technologies, but they are sometimes criticized for their aggressive practices, which can lead to costly legal battles over patent rights without contributing to the production of goods or services.