Alx
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So they were just folding to Microsoft without any resistance at all? Did even asking to see which patents they are infringing on mean a costly court battle?
Lawyers and related activities are horribly expensive. The very fact of browsing through a case with probably thousands of different patents would probably cost a lot, so it's no surprise that companies like MS could count on their counterparts not wanting to call their bluff. Especially since the case is probably a mix of rubbish and relevant patents, so in the end a settlement is a safe solution : at least you know how much it'll cost you.