I’m so glad you’re not doing the negotiations for VPLM.
How many other infringers were in that case? Did they have two in the same week worth $ 6-8 billion or so, not to mention Amazon’s case in May, with the ‘606 RBR. Did they have a favorable ex parte reexamination, as well?
So, let me see here, there’s what, $ 10 billion give or take a billion in damages, in three cases within three months of each other, and now you feel $ 1 freaking billion dollars is a fair settlement, aka acquisition? Talk about a lack of fiduciary duty!
You are aware there’s a difference between an acquisition value and settlement value, right? You obviously aren’t in the business world. Just a little hint, the recent favorable ex parte reexamination was huge!!!!!
There’re too many players involved to cave for a measly one billion dollars. If there were only one infringer, I’d agree with you.
If there’s an acquisition offer, more will come to the table. Trust me.
IMHO