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There are two problems with this. First, the increase in patent litigation cannot be attributed to an increase in patent trolls. Patent litigation is increasing, but only because of the uncertain nature of technological advancements and the application of patent claims to these new developments. Patent litigation surges are consistent with major shifts in technological developments. When patent filings and lawsuits are graphed together, both lines have an obviously positive slope, and generally move in tandem. There has been an increase in lawsuits, but it is proportional to the increased filings. '''(Show the graph)''' Thus, patent trolls exist but their prevalence has been greatly exaggerated by the media.

==Recommendations on Curbing Patent Troll Activity==

*have courts be more consistent on their rulings and procedures (so not everyone goes to E.D. Texas)