InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[Desert dweller]

Why does everyone think legal fees will be going down? We have been fighting the 2 top dogs for years and sure the expenses associated with them will drop off after Nokia settles but why do you think these suits will not be replaced with suits against Ericy and Motorola? Why in the world will they settle prior to the courthouse steps? If you go with IDCC's accounting treatment, they just forgave all past sales thru 2008. So if you stall and delay and don't get to court for a few years, they will forgive all past sales for you too.

I hope I am wrong and this settlement brings Ericy and Motorola to the table but my guess is this will only embolden them to continue to steal. They just rewarded bad behavior and reinforced the idea that as long as you steal you will pay less than if you settle up early. All jmo but I think in the next 3-6 months you will see a new lawsuit filed at the ITC with Ericy which will then replace the Sammy legal savings with Ericy costs.

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TC about legal expenses:

The Samsung agreement provides other positives: Reduced legal expenses, earnings visibility, and a stronger cash position. We believe the Samsung resolution can add $0.25 or more in earnings
through reduced legal expenses from an end to 2G and 3G litigation.