IANAL, but: Is that the reason behind the racketeering charge? They've developed a method of systematic theft of IP, which, though technically legal as an isol

IANAL, but: Is that the reason behind the racketeering charge? They've developed a method of systematic theft of IP, which, though technically legal as an isolated incident, shows malicious intent when strung together. Is that enough to satisfy the charge, or are they still protected?