A wave of patent lawsuits is hitting big news publishers, including Gannett and The Guardian

1. Rich Media Club has sued multiple publishers for patent infringement. 2. Lawsuits concern adtech technologies like lazy loading and ad refreshing. 3. Legal battles may cost publishers over $1 million each, impacting budgets. 4. Current patent litigation climate may encourage more lawsuits in the future. 5. Settlement trends indicate publishers might prefer licensing over costly litigation.