This is to deny neither the epic scale of the Irish property bust nor the visible and not-so-visible scars it has left behind (see article).

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While big tech companies like Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. typically grab the headlines in patent-infringement cases, Ms. Endress's situation illustrates a less visible trend: Intellectual-property claims against tech startups are rising.

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Late last week, a new solution came onto the scene, and in a very visible way: TechCrunch, another AOL property which has similar commenting problems (fanboys, trolls, you know: the fun types) threw the switch on Facebook's new and improved native commenting system.

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Workers walked around the property and glimpses of windows, a staircase and materials like ladders and beams were visible.

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