patent trollingとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From patent troll, which is derived from patent + troll (“in folklore, a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves または hills, または under bridges”), a reference to trolls in folktales who block the path of travellers or threaten to harm them unless some payment is made.

発音

• (Received 発音) IPA^(key): /ˈpætənt ˌtɹəʊlɪŋ/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpætənt ˌtɹoʊlɪŋ/
• ハイフネーション: pat‧ent troll‧ing

名詞

patent trolling (uncountable)

1. (patent law, informal, derogatory) The practice of owning and enforcing patents in an aggressive and opportunistic manner, often with no intention of marketing or promoting the subjects of the patents

等位語

• copyright trolling
• trademark trolling

Further reading

Patent troll on Wikipedia.

• “patent trolling, n.”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–present.