Weird that nobody in comments is mentioning that this is also a PR win.
It does a few things:
1. Makes it far less likely they get sued for patents
2. Gives them phenomenal leverage in any other type of lawsuit where they are defending - "if you think we're bluffing that we will take this all the way..."
3. It's a great PR win, winning coverage and widespread respect. I am absolutely certain it was worth the money for this alone
It does a few things: 1. Makes it far less likely they get sued for patents
2. Gives them phenomenal leverage in any other type of lawsuit where they are defending - "if you think we're bluffing that we will take this all the way..."
3. It's a great PR win, winning coverage and widespread respect. I am absolutely certain it was worth the money for this alone