I mean we all expected that when we first bought this anyhow... The only change for me was that I was ignorant to patent litigation early on and thought settlement was very likely in 2018 when all of the wins were piling up. Little did I know what these large companies are capable of. Another surprise for me was the lawsuit being unconsolidated. From the get go I thought it would be one lawsuit against all 13 at once and the small guys would take a backseat to let the big guys argue the case for them. Little did I know that the Judge would make the decision to unconsolidate after the 13 were the ones to request consolidation from the beginning and then requested for the opposite when it came down to the wire.
I cannot be angry with the Judge for his decision and I think anyone against his decision is being a little unrealistic given the current circumstances. As zomby has pointed out it is possible for the trial to occur in current circumstances - however the district has already set a precedent with the Stark decision for continuance at this time. What I would like to see from the Judge at this point is cooperation with Chanbond's request for trial dates to be set for the others in fairness of these continued delays that table settlement talks.
Of course, unless they collectively feel the can get a deal in a global settlement. Everyone involved here knows the tech was stolen and great profits were gained by doing so. The value of the patents vs the revenue stream is easily and clearly estimated. The 13 and the manufacturers may have a sober view of all this and want to look for the exit early. The numbers grow exponentially for them by waiting this out. They must know Billy is not going away by now.
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