Unified Theory (band) Shinn, they regrouped with Smith in Seattle and, with the addition of former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen, formed Luma in 1998. The following year, they released a self-titled EP before renaming themselves Unified Theory, after Albert Einstein's unified field theory, releasing their self-titled debut album in 2000. Unified Theory toured in support of their album and began recording their second album. However, in 2001, the band disbanded with Smith citing a "sudden lack of chemistry" for the breakup. Their second album "Cinematic" was eventually released in 2006. Guitarist Christopher Thorn and bassist Brad Smith were members of alternative rock
Unified Patents Unified Patents Unified Patents is a member-based organization whose goal is reducing the number of non-practicing entity (NPE) assertions in specific technology areas. Instances of NPE patent litigation have grown recently: NPEs (commonly referred to as patent trolls) accounted for the majority of patent infringement litigation in the U.S. in 2012, compared to less than a quarter in 2007. This is because NPEs can achieve a quick return on investment since most companies settle rather than fight, even if they believe the assertion to be invalid. Unified permits small and large companies alike to become members. Smaller members act as