The Patent Scam (2017)
Overview
The corruption runs deeper than you'd ever imagine. A multi-billion dollar industry you've never heard of. This is the world Patent Trolls thrive in: A world created for them by our own U. S. Patent system. You can be sued for clicking on a hyperlink, using your own scanner, or sharing your Wi-Fi! It sounds insane, but the reality is even crazier. Patent Trolls look for obvious ideas, patent them, and then sue anyone they claim is infringing on their idea. People's lives and businesses are being destroyed.. and they have no way out. “The Patent Scam” exposes the underbelly of this system, and the people that commit this practice.
Where to watch The Patent Scam
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | The, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Tubi TV | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Sundance Now | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | DocPlay | — | — |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | DocPlay | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Patent Scam in 10 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Patent Scam about?
The corruption runs deeper than you'd ever imagine. A multi-billion dollar industry you've never heard of. This is the world Patent Trolls thrive in: A world created for them by our own U. S. Patent system. You can be sued for clicking on a hyperlink, using your own scanner, or sharing your Wi-Fi! It sounds insane, but the reality is even crazier. Patent Trolls look for obvious ideas, patent them, and then sue anyone they claim is infringing on their idea. People's lives and businesses are being destroyed.. and they have no way out. “The Patent Scam” exposes the underbelly of this system, and the people that commit this practice. The Patent Scam is a Documentary movie, released on 2017-08-15, runtime 110 minutes.
Is The Patent Scam worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Patent Scam 7.2 out of 10 from 12 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Patent Scam?
In the United States, The Patent Scam is free to watch on The, Hoopla and Pluto TV and can be rented from Apple TV and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Austin Meyer
Cast
- Austin Meyer as Self - Host
- Phil Adams as 1920s Patent Examiner
- Marlon Healey as 1920s Shoeshine Boy
- Todd A. Moore as Self (as Todd Moore)
- Daniel Nazer as Self (Staff Attorney, Eletronic Frontier Foundation)
- Craig Smith as New Jersey Plumber
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Sources
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