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Defense Against Patent Trolls? Worth A LOT (Network)

Defense Against Patent Trolls? Worth A LOT (Network)
Defense Against Patent Trolls? Worth A LOT (Network)
March 23, 2017  |  Legal & Regulation

If innovation is the lifeblood of tech and of commerce in general, patents are the lifeblood of less than savory characters known as patent trolls....

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Another Day, Another Pay — LG Pay Takes The Field
Another Day, Another Pay — LG Pay Takes The Field
March 23, 2017  |  Mobile Payments

The world has no shortage of “…” Pay services at the moment: Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay, Walmart Pay, Kohl’s Pay, Chase Pay, Target...

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Strategy, Not Price Tag In MoneyGram Lovefest
Strategy, Not Price Tag In MoneyGram Lovefest
March 22, 2017  |  Investments

Then again, that depends on who you are. The bidding war might be brewing, but what lies behind the Ant Financial and Euronet bids for...

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It’s Not Easy Being Green: Cannabis Payments
It’s Not Easy Being Green: Cannabis Payments
March 22, 2017  |  Legal & Regulation

In 1992, a discussion about buying marijuana was pretty straightforward. Back then, it was illegal and socially stigmatized. Walking into a storefront to buy it...

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Belly Up To The BarFrog
Belly Up To The BarFrog
March 22, 2017  |  Matchmakers

It’s a situation that is all too familiar to most people who have gone out for dinner or even to grab drinks at happy hour....

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Making Algorithms Play Fair
Making Algorithms Play Fair
March 21, 2017  |  Financial Inclusion

Every day the average American consumer comes into contact with hundreds — if not thousands — of algorithmically powered experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Vyze’s Grip Narrows The Gap Between Retailers And Lenders
Vyze’s Grip Narrows The Gap Between Retailers And Lenders
March 21, 2017  |  Retail

Would you buy a product that only worked half the time? Vyze CMO Doug Filak told PYMNTS at IP 2017 that retailers can boost their...

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Warby of X: Touch Of Modern Curates A New Shopping Experience For Men
Warby of X: Touch Of Modern Curates A New Shopping Experience For Men
March 20, 2017  |  Exclusive Series

Not all shopping experiences are created equal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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