This is a tangled Web indeed. It doesn't seem like the royalty Google is seeking is unreasonable, but I'm sure this is all about the bigger picture in terms of patents. If a patent is upheld or not upheld, there's a chain reaction to either result. I think that's why the parties are unlikely to settle, even though that makes the most sense.
I agree.These companies are not going to sit around the camp fire and sing Kumbaya. I expect things to get more heated before there is any talk of settling.Google acquired this IP portfolio and patents for a reason...to win.
Wow, the patents of Motorola itself could make google a very rich company. $15 for each iphone sold could amount to millions of dollars in every quarter.
Seeing these corporate titans square off does make life a bit more interesting. Generally contention has been limited to struggles between media companies, like the News Corp against Cablevision dispute. At least with this challenge, customers are not finding themselves without service.
I would have to agree that the best thing that could come out of this is agreements for sharing patents and just focusing on developing better products for the consumers. Unfortunately this is going to get heated up much more before any cooling down and settling comes into play.
Jenn, The competitors want to win no matter what but I believe they are also hurting themselves with these legal squabblings. Google may seem to have the upper hand as a result of its Motorola Mobility acquisition but it's going to need patents held by or being acquired by other companies, including Apple and Nokia.
I think another issue we need to look at is the governments involvement. Are these battles and aquisitions going to bring the heat of the government stepping in to try and stop any monopolies, particularly in the patent area. At some point some company is going to try and control everything and have an unfair advantage.
Things will take a different turn once Government enters into these battles, to control the situation they cant take a stand on either side. Will make the scenario even more worst.
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