The NY Times published a fantastic (and very troubling) piece, How a Typical Patent Battle Took an Unexpected Turn, about a start-up and its fight with a “patent troll” with some great twists. I experienced a wide range of emotions in reading this article and the story will continue to evolve. Here is the article. Who are the winners (if any)? Who are the losers (if any)? I hope the "trolls" don't start colluding--protection anyone? What do you think?