Echo Star case, it would seem easier to argue invalidity in court. What would have happened if the USPTO found the patents to be valid? Would the defense then have argued invalidity or just fought against the infringement charges.
So far, we have not heard from USPTO regarding a decision on the re-exam. If it remains this way through a possible trial.....how strong will the Js defense be against validity without the USPTO behind it?
Just thinking out loud here.....does this make sense or am I missing something?
Laurie