The documentary "The Patent Scam" exposes the struggles faced by business owners and entrepreneurs due to frivolous patent litigation, contrasting their stories with interviews from lawyers and patent trolls who benefit from patent system loopholes. Non-practicing entities, or patent trolls, acquire vague patents and threaten litigation against small businesses, draining innovation and funding from entrepreneurs.

The Patent Scam
In a world of lucrative deals and corrupt practices, the patent troll industry flourishes, exploiting the intricate network of laws and loopholes within the U.S. Patent system.