TPL`s interest and ours differ somewhat. Though we are both interested in a cash influx, they need a bulk of it to start
their other venture. So, their immediate goals and ours maybe different. Where we may not want to let the big boys
off the hook with these hugh discounts, they on the other
hand need a large influx of cash and are willing to make
some sacrifices.
What I found interseting initially was the the strategy
of charging the chip manufacturers a one time fee and
the product producers royalties.I guess what I am finding
difficult to comprehend is this: In my mind the manufactures
are the true infringures. If you buy a product thru a manufacturer, you would assume that they had the patent
for it. At least I would think that is what they would say in court.But, those that seem to be paying the biggest burden are those that may have been duped. Perhaps this is
the reason for mentioning about not collecting royalties at the SHM. I would hope that it was better thought out than that.I don`t think I have ever heard this topic discuused.
Just some random thoughts
