What is a patent troll or a \"patent assertion entity\"?

This is a business law class research paper!
You work for a small startup company that develops virtual reality technology for Internet companies. Your boss just read an article in the New York Times (http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-apple-patent-trolls-20140208-story.html) about patent trolls, and is concerned about possibly being the target of patent trolling. She has asked you to research patent trolls and write a memo summarizing the following:

What is a patent troll or a \”patent assertion entity\”? (20%)
What are the main issues/rulings in the recent Supreme Court case on patents in Halo Electronics, Inc. vs. Pulse Electronics, Inc., et al.? (https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/14-1513_db8e.pdf)(20%)
Look in your textbook on how to summarize a case. You\’ll want to include a brief statement of the following:
Facts
Issue
Holding
Reasoning
You will also want to include a summary of media reports on this case – what are people in the technology business saying about this ruling?
What is the role of the Federal Trade Commission in regulating patents and patent trolls (Start Here) (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2013/09/ftc-seeks-examine-patent-assertion-entities-their-impact)(20%)
Read through the comments(https://www.ftc.gov/policy/public-comments/initiative-501) – what are other technology companies saying the FTC should do about PAEs?
What does the FTC say is the impact of patent trolling?
What has the FTC done to limit the problem of patent trolling (look here for an example)(https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2014/11/ftc-settlement-bars-patent-assertion-entity-using-deceptive)?
What have other tech companies done to combat patent trolls? (20%)
What should our company do to avoid these types of lawsuits? (20%)
(I have provided you with some links to get you started. Only the NY Times article and the Supreme Court case are required sources. The rest can be starting points for your own research.

Your paper must be a maximum of 7 pages (not including references). Yes, it can be shorter as long as ALL the required elements are covered. This will be difficult to do in less than 7 pages. If you find you\’re having trouble getting to 7 pages, you\’re probably missing something important. Remember, business memos should be short, succinct, and to the point. There is no room for fluff.
Your paper should be in memo format(http://www.loyno.edu/success/sites/loyno.edu.success/files/WAC%20Business%20Memo_v9-11.pdf).
Please double- space
No smaller than an 10 point font, no larger than 12 point font
Please number each page
Be sure to provide a list of references using one of the standard citation formats (whichever one you feel most comfortable with): MLA/APA/ASA.
You must use at least 5 sources (including the Halo case, the NYT article, and the FCC call for comments). Although you can use it as a research tool, please do not cite Wikipedia as one of your sources – go to the original sources cited by Wikipedia and work from there.
Late papers will have grades reduced by 20% per day. No late papers will be accepted after 5 days. The time of submission is determined by when the paper is uploaded to turnitin.com.
The writing quality and style should be high quality and professional. (Imagine I really am your boss and if I don\’t like it, I can fire you).
The assignment requires analysis and evaluation, not just reporting of information.
Make sure your paper reflects the latest news and information.

I put 6 links you need to use to complete this research paper, please open these links and read them then write the paper. If you have any questions about this paper, please contact me!! Thank you!!!