# Patent Troll on The No Agenda Show Patent Troll comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2009 to April 2015. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** July 2009 – April 2015 - **Related topics:** [Adam Carolla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-carolla.md), [Personal Audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-audio.md), [Litigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/litigation.md), [Crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [Eff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eff.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Charity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charity.md), [Copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [Dr. Drew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew.md), [Legal Advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-advice.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Adam Carolla, Patent Lawsuits, and Crowdfunding Controversy - **Episode:** [712: Kalette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-12 - **Time:** 9:52–12:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/712-kalette/chapter/adam-carolla-patent-lawsuits-and-crowdfunding-controversy.md Adam Carolla's previous legal battle against patent trolls is reviewed in light of the EFF's recent victory. The hosts discuss the million dollars raised by Carolla for his defense and speculate on the status of those funds following the settlement of his case. They note that Carolla faces additional legal challenges from former employees while the broader patent issue has been resolved by the EFF. Keywords: [adam carolla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-carolla.md), [patent troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-troll.md), [litigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/litigation.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [charity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charity.md) ### Patent Reform, Software Patenting Critique - **Episode:** [664: Boss Ass Look](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/664-boss-ass-look.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-26 - **Time:** 2:52:03–2:55:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/664-boss-ass-look/chapter/patent-reform-software-patenting-critique.md The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reportedly deferring to Congress on the issue of patent ownership transparency. The hosts argue that the inclusion of software in the patent system has ruined the process, turning it into a tool for large corporations rather than a protection for individual inventors. They suggest software should be treated under copyright law rather than patent law. Keywords: [patent office](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-office.md), michelle lee, software patents, patent trolls, [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md) ### Podcasting Patent, Adam Carolla, and EFF - **Episode:** [639: Tangible Things](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-31 - **Time:** 2:37:23–2:42:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/639-tangible-things/chapter/podcasting-patent-adam-carolla-and-eff.md Adam Curry provides a detailed analysis of the Personal Audio podcasting patent lawsuit. He critiques Adam Carolla for raising money for a "fight that doesn't exist" after the suit was dropped and urges him to give the funds to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). Curry argues the patent review process is the only way to actually invalidate the 504 patent. Keywords: [personal audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-audio.md), [adam carolla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-carolla.md), [eff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eff.md), [patent troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-troll.md), 504 patent ### Adam Carolla's Patent Troll Legal Battle - **Episode:** [619: Droves of Jihadis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 1:44:10–1:46:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis/chapter/adam-carolla-s-patent-troll-legal-battle.md Adam Curry criticizes Adam Carolla for his "Fund Anything" campaign to fight a patent troll. Carolla claims that if his network loses the lawsuit, all of podcasting will be destroyed. Curry disputes this narrative, calling it a lie and noting that he and Dave Winer have a more significant claim to the medium's origins than Carolla. Keywords: [adam carolla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-carolla.md), [patent troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-troll.md), [personal audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-audio.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [litigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/litigation.md) ### The Podcast Patent Troll and Legal Gag Orders - **Episode:** [617: Climate Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-15 - **Time:** 2:41:43–2:43:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/617-climate-chaos/chapter/the-podcast-patent-troll-and-legal-gag-orders.md A brief discussion touches on the "podcast patent" troll (Personal Audio) and why Leo Laporte has stopped talking about it on his shows. Adam Curry reveals that Laporte was likely advised by lawyers to remain silent during legal proceedings. Curry defends Laporte's decision to "shut up," noting that he acted as a "company man" during his own recent appearance on Laporte's network. Keywords: [podcast patent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-patent.md), [personal audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-audio.md), [leo laporte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leo-laporte.md), lisa laporte, [legal advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-advice.md), [patent troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-troll.md) ### Adam Carolla, Patent Troll Defense Fund - **Episode:** [598: Experiential Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/598-experiential-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2014-03-09 - **Time:** 2:05:34–2:18:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/598-experiential-evidence/chapter/adam-carolla-patent-troll-defense-fund.md Adam Carolla's "Fund Anything" campaign to fight a "patent troll" lawsuit is criticized. The hosts argue that the company involved, Personal Audio, is not a troll but a patent holder protecting a specific episodic content process. They claim Carolla and Dr. Drew are using "scare tactics" and misinformation to raise a million dollars for legal fees. Keywords: [adam carolla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-carolla.md), [patent troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-troll.md), [personal audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-audio.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [eff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eff.md), [dr. drew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew.md) ### Personal Audio Patent, Adam Carolla and Patent Trolls - **Episode:** [480: War on Brains](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-20 - **Time:** 2:17:00–2:20:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains/chapter/personal-audio-patent-adam-carolla-and-patent-trolls.md A company called Personal Audio has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Adam Carolla's Ace Broadcasting and HowStuffWorks.com. The patent, which dates back to 1996, involves the distribution of episodic content and playlists. While many label the company a "patent troll," the hosts note that the inventor, Jim Logan, has a legitimate background in touchscreen technology and has licensed patents to major corporations like Apple. Keywords: [personal audio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/personal-audio.md), [adam carolla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-carolla.md), [patent troll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patent-troll.md), jim logan, playlist patent, [litigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/litigation.md) ### Apple Agreement and Patent Royalty Strategy - **Episode:** [117: No Anthrax For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/117-no-anthrax-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-30 - **Time:** 1:07:59–1:10:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/117-no-anthrax-for-you/chapter/apple-agreement-and-patent-royalty-strategy.md Volo Media is reportedly in talks with Apple regarding its podcasting patent. 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