Apple Got Sued the Most Over Patents Last Year

The amount of patent cases being filed in U.S. has doubled over the last five years – 6,092 were filed in 2013 alone. Technology companies certainly grab the headlines when it comes to court cases regarding intellectual property. Apple got sued the most over patents last year, facing 59 suits. Amazon came second with 50 while at&t rounded off the top three with 45.

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This chart shows U.S. patent-infringement suits filed against the following companies in 2013.

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