By requiring a party to demonstrate that they or a third party have the ability to pay potential fees or explain why they wouldn't, a bonding or similar accountability provision ensures that the fee-shifting provision has the intended effect of curbing frivolous and baseless patent litigation.
Hatch emphasizes the need for accountability in patent litigation to prevent frivolous lawsuits.
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