I can't recall the exact words used by QE (or G) immediately post verdict, but it was something to the effect of "...we believe we will eventually win this case." Those with access to the verdict can find it for themselves.
Considering all the delays and appeals we've seen thus far, Google clearly believes (THEY DO!) that delaying and appealing ad nauseum, for any reason, every reason and no reason, and at every opportunity, regardless of propriety or likelihood of gain, CAN and WILL eventually lead to a decisive victory over VRINGO.
Is this a type of psychosis, something we would rightly expect to see from certified, confineable megalomaniacs or egotistical demigods? I.E., a total break with reality (of a clear jury verdict)? It sure does seem to explain why we've seen NO rational actions from G in this matter since Day 1
Please, no G-talk about they're only looking after the interests of their stockholders or investors. If they did, G stock would be offering a quarterly (or monthly!) dividend to die for, one to shame the REITS in their days of glory (maybe 18%-20% and climbing?). Anyone with the mind of a turnip can see that money means nothing to Google (not a factor in their decision-making) and neither do its shareholders, considering their astronomical cash flow and willingness to pee it away on legal fees and (vicariously, through EDGX) daily shorting V's stock.
Their loss has never sunk in. How many times have they tried and failed to get the patents invalidated after it was determined the patents WERE valid? How many times can a $1,000+ stock say to a $3.00 stock, "Hey, we stole your IP and refuse any consequences, took what belongs to you, laugh in your face to this day, used it in our business to become the global-dominant search engine and internet company, we DID IT and we're GLAD. So what? Bug off, VRINGO, we feel we owe you NOTHING! If the court disagrees, we'll appeal and appeal and appeal and appeal...etc." WE be GOOGLE!
Can no authority curb this runaway train wreck? This is sad.
