Glad to see the interest in Article One Partners (Score 1)

As the Founder of Article One Partners, I am excited to see this level of interest in the company. I would like to respond to a few questions and clarify some of the excellent points made. 1. We select our Studies based on the economic value of patents to industry. Some of the patent owners are public companies and some are patent aggregators (in our launch Studies, 15% of the patent owners do not manufacture). I believe the use of the term "troller" hinders a better discussion about the real issue -- patent quality. This is our focus. 2. Our Advisors will be paid the Rewards stated within 60 days of an announcement of a Patent Study outcome. There is no holding period dependent upon court decision. Article One presents its opinion, only a court or the US Patent Office can render a decision about the validity of a patent. If a Patent Study is won, the full $50,000 is paid. We use the language "up to" because if the prior art we deem to be dispositive comes from multiple Advisors, then the Reward is shared among them. 3. Peer-to-Patent is for patent applications pending at the Patent Office, while AOP addresses patents which already have been granted. We formally endorse peertopatent.org by awarding profit sharing points to our Advisors who contribute to this valuable initiative. 4. For each Patent Study, we provide a questionnaire to assist our Advisors in determining eligibility, for example, due to employment. I hope this information is helpful and invite you to join Article One as an Advisor. I appreciate your valuable knowledge and time. Best, Cheryl Milone Founder and President Article One Partners, articleonepartners.com