Google Launches the Patent Starter Program

Earlier this week Google launched what it is calling the Patent Starter Program to give away up to two of its non-organic (i..e those purchased by Google from a third party) patent families to eligible startups. Companies with 2014 revenues between $500K and $20M can apply for the program, then, if accepted, Google will send a list of three to five patent families, from which two can be selected. Participation in the Patent Starter Program requires participation in the License on Transfer (LOT) Network, a cross-company licensing engagement driven by Google.