NPE Campaign Tracking & Trends
Data-driven intelligence on non-practicing entity assertion campaigns—who's filing, who's targeted, and how to prepare.
2,500+
NPE cases/year
200+
Active NPE entities
Software
Most targeted sector
65%
IPR institution rate
Understanding NPE Campaigns
NPE assertion activity follows patterns that can be monitored and anticipated. Understanding these patterns helps companies prepare defenses and manage risk.
Active Campaign Trends
1. Technology Focus Software, e-commerce, and mobile technology remain the primary targets. Emerging areas include AI/ML, IoT, and connected vehicle technology.
2. Campaign Structure Modern NPE campaigns often involve 10-50+ defendants in related lawsuits, typically targeting companies of similar size in the same industry.
3. Patent Acquisition Sources NPEs acquire patents from failed startups, corporate portfolio divestitures, individual inventors, and university technology transfer offices.
4. Defense Effectiveness IPR proceedings remain the most effective defense tool, with about 65% of challenged claims being cancelled or narrowed.
How to Monitor NPE Activity
Proactive monitoring of NPE assertion activity in your technology space helps you: - Identify threats before they reach your company - Build prior art databases for potential targets - Join industry defense coalitions - Budget for potential defense costs
Explore This Data with ArcPrime
Campaign Alerts
Real-time alerts when NPEs file lawsuits in your technology areas.
Entity Profiles
Detailed profiles of active NPEs including their portfolios, targets, and assertion history.
Prior Art Database
Crowdsourced and AI-curated prior art for frequently asserted NPE patents.
Industry Risk Reports
Regular reports on NPE activity trends targeting your industry sector.