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Its actions are focused broadly in Zones with substantial assertions by <a href="https://www.unifiedpatents.com/sep">Standards Essential Patents (SEP)</a> holders and/or <a href="/npe">Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs)</a>. These actions may include <a href="https://portal.unifiedpatents.com/">analytics</a>, prior art, <a href="https://patroll.unifiedpatents.com/">invalidity contests</a>, patentability analysis, administrative patent review (IPR/reexam), amicus briefs, economic surveys, and essentiality studies. 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Unified’s activities are not based on the interests of any particular member or members.</p> </div></div><div class="sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer sized vsize-1" data-block-type="21" id="block-yui_3_17_2_10_1465542339962_5913"><div class="sqs-block-content"> </div></div><div class="sqs-block markdown-block sqs-block-markdown" data-block-type="44" id="block-yui_3_17_2_10_1465542339962_5986"><div class="sqs-block-content"><h2 id="does-unified-ever-settle-with-npes-">Does Unified ever settle with NPEs?</h2> <p>Yes. Should Unified determine that its goals can be better served by settling a post-grant challenge (or agreeing to never file any challenges), Unified will consider settling in exchange for a license, though never for money. As with all aspects of its challenges, Unified acts independently when settling, and never provides members with advance notice of negotiations, draft settlement agreements, or actual settlement. For this reason, Unified will not negotiate unless a nondisclosure agreement is in place. Unified's practice of settling disputes springs from its long-term Zone deterrence goals, as it saves legal fees, which can be reallocated for other future deterrence activities. 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Additionally, by focusing on deterrence, Unified is never put into the conflicted position of negotiating a licensing deal between NPEs and defendants in litigation.</p> </div></div><div class="sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer sized vsize-1" data-block-type="21" id="block-yui_3_17_2_10_1465542339962_8053"><div class="sqs-block-content"> </div></div><div class="sqs-block markdown-block sqs-block-markdown" data-block-type="44" id="block-yui_3_17_2_10_1465542339962_8122"><div class="sqs-block-content"><h2 id="how-can-members-of-particular-zones-be-sure-they-aren-t-subsidizing-other-zones-">How can members of particular zones be sure they aren't subsidizing other zones?</h2><p>Subscription fees paid by a member with respect to one zone are not used by Unified for activities for other zones (excluding administrative overhead). If a patent or portfolio involves more than one zone, any activities and/or costs related to that patent or portfolio are allocated amongst the affected zones.</p> </div></div><div class="sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer sized vsize-1" data-block-type="21" id="block-yui_3_17_2_10_1465542339962_9065"><div class="sqs-block-content"> </div></div><div class="sqs-block markdown-block sqs-block-markdown" data-block-type="44" id="block-yui_3_17_2_10_1465542339962_9134"><div class="sqs-block-content"><h2 id="is-unified-interested-in-receiving-demand-letters-and-hearing-about-patents-that-are-for-sale-in-a-particular-zone-">Is Unified interested in receiving demand letters and hearing about patents that are for sale in a particular zone?</h2><p>Yes. 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To be specific, members receive no prior notice that Unified is preparing or filing any post-grant review challenge.</p> </div></div><div class="sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer sized vsize-1" data-block-type="21" id="block-yui_3_17_2_10_1465542339962_10993"><div class="sqs-block-content"> </div></div><div class="sqs-block markdown-block sqs-block-markdown" data-block-type="44" id="block-yui_3_17_2_10_1465542339962_11062"><div class="sqs-block-content"><h2 id="do-members-have-any-control-over-unified-s-use-of-post-grant-proceedings-at-the-uspto-">Do members have any control over Unified's use of post-grant proceedings at the USPTO?</h2> <p>No. Unified retains sole and absolute discretion regarding all aspects of any post-grant challenge.</p> <p>This includes, but is not limited to:</p> <ol> <li>Identifying any relevant prior art,</li> <li>Conducting an invalidity/patentability analysis,</li> <li>Deciding whether to file,</li> <li>Preparing a petition,</li> <li>Prosecuting a post-grant challenge once filed, and</li> <li>Terminating that challenge (including settlement).</li> </ol> </div></div><div class="sqs-block spacer-block sqs-block-spacer sized vsize-1" data-block-type="21" id="block-yui_3_17_2_10_1465542339962_11917"><div class="sqs-block-content"> </div></div><div class="sqs-block markdown-block sqs-block-markdown" data-block-type="44" id="block-yui_3_17_2_10_1465542339962_11986"><div class="sqs-block-content"><h2 id="how-does-unified-successfully-deter-">How does Unified successfully deter?</h2> <p>Unified uses the subscription fees collected for each Zone to provide a wide range of services. 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