InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[bellacoola]

The Count, those are my sentiments too. I was prepared to let my considerable investment in IDCC sink or swim based upon a decision in the Ericsson litigation. Needless to say, I was very disappointed and dismayed when IDCC caved in and settled for peanuts. Even though the Ericsson settlement was the trigger that forced Samsung and Nokia to pay up for 2G, it did not establish an air of conclusiveness or finality in regards to IDCC's legal battles with infringers.

As you say, it is high time that IDCC take someone to the mat. Ever since the Ericsson decision, I have been watching, waiting, and hoping for Harry to grow a pair. I believe that Harry gave the so-called "mandate" to settle with Ericsson. Indeed, Harry boasted afterwards that he was directly involved in bringing the settlement to conclusion. All too often after IDCC picks a fight, it ends up cowering in fear and backing off. For once in my life, I would like to see IDCC stay in the ring and go the distance. There is a time and place to pick a fight and fully commit to it. This is the right time and place.