Patent wars today - abuse rights or defend their property interests

The article discusses the concept of «patent war». The author shares the instigators of attacks on intellectual property into three main groups. Analyzes tools used by members of each group, resulting generalized algorithm explained their actions and motives. The author also compiled a list of dangerous business situations are examples of attempts to remove a competitor from the market or receive money by registering or acquiring designations confusingly similar to a trademark. Concluded on the need to strengthen the protection of intellectual property in Russia and reform of the judiciary in this area.