In recent years, third party litigation funding (TPLF) for patent cases has been on the rise, and the subject of increased discussion and scrutiny. One recent article conservatively estimated that funders are fronting around $2.3 billion annually while another source put it at $5 billion. This issue has caught the attention of judges, who are implementing new rules and sanctioning those who fail to comply. It has similarly caught the attention of policymakers, who are proposing and enacting legislation aimed at increasing transparency and addressing concerns about foreign involvement in United States legal proceedings.

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Here's How Third-Party Litigation Funders Are Being Addressed by Courts and Policymakers

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