Settling with T-Mobile does nothing of the sort. Beating T-Mobile in court sets up precedence. And the amount of the settlement matters. It will be the most important thing in dealing with every other company SINCE a settlement sets no legally enforceable precedence. A settlement of less than $50 million with our biggest, longest infringer who has deep pockets and is able to pay means that we will roll over for pennies on the dollar if you use our patent, particularly if you are a smaller company. The only precedence it sets is how little we are willing to take.
It is folly to believe that a quick, cheap settlement with T-Mobile puts us in a better situation for the future. Especially considering that we do not have to invest another dime to get a larger settlement. I would venture to say that there are plenty of contingency lawyers willing to take this case. All it requires is patience and prudence.
Further, it is going to take time to get us off the grays. A quick settlement does not benefit the shareholder since the stock is not in a position to benefit from the PR. Many people and many brokers will not touch it.
Lets take some time and do this right, as it may be our ONLY chance to get it right. Lets have a plan that benefits the shareholders.
AI
