There is tremendous interest in a certain type of patent litigant — the often-called non-practicing entity (“NPE”), patent assertion entity (“PAE”), patent monetization entity (“PME”), or simply patent troll.

Cybersecurity is an increasingly important element of infrastructure and commerce. Courts are starting to shape the doctrine of third party liability for cyberattacks and data breaches. For businesses that rely on computers and the Internet, these developments affect their bottom line.