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Mann Law Group says "about $20 billion goes to defendant's counsel" in patent litigations

Mann Law Group says "about $20 billion goes to defendant's counsel" in patent litigations

The actual number is under $7 billion.  Where is the disconnect? Phillip Mann, of the Mann Law Group, blogged about a New York Times article on July 15, 2013.  In that blog he arrived at his $20 billion fee estimate going to defense lawyers.

The NY Times article referenced by Mr. Mann is titled "Has Patent, Will Sue:  An Alert to Corporate America."  The article is about Erich Spangenberg of IPNav.  IPNav is often referred to as a Non-Practicing Entity in patent litigation circles.