RPX has released a comprehensive report on third-party litigation funding (TPLF), providing a primer on the practice in the context of patent litigation and examining its impact on settlements (i.e., both size and the process to reach them). Notable developments in the debate over disclosure of TPLF are also discussed, along with recent studies estimating the size and reach of the litigation finance market. Finally, this new report looks at the major funders backing US patent litigation today, as well as insurance products being marketed to litigation funders, patent holders, and lenders in IP-backed debt financing deals.