The Patent Scam

The Patent Scam exposes the underbelly of the US patent system, revealing how corrupt practices and loopholes allow patent trolls to sue individuals and small businesses for sharing or using ideas that were already obvious concepts. A 1920s patent examiner (Phil Adams) shares insight into the origins of this issue, while modern-day victims share their personal stories. The film sheds light on a multi-billion dollar industry that can destroy lives and livelihoods through lawsuits over seemingly trivial matters, with interviews from experts and those directly affected.