Match Group file multiple lawsuits after repeated failed acquisition offer
Yet another case study that shows how IP[1] laws are used by incumbent players to stifle innovators. Even trademark laws, which in principle are the least onerous type of IP, lead to million dollar lawsuits in practice (and apparently that&#x27;s in a less expensive jurisdiction). Also, this story seems to agree with other anecdotes I&#x27;ve heard about the dangers of rejecting acquisition offers from large competitors; there is a high risk of them cloning your product&#x2F;strategy or using the legal system as a weapon (in this case, it appears both tactics were used).<p>[1] I read this as &quot;intellectual protectionism&quot;.