I think it solves everything unless patent trolling. Here is why. Well let's say Microsoft marks its name into the current patent pledge because it’s so green

I think it solves everything unless patent trolling. Here is why. Well let's say Microsoft marks its name into the current patent pledge because it’s so green to be in the patent pledge even in its current form. So now, it is the same as always, Microsoft will not be able to pursue ANY company which SEEMS to be a STARTUP at a given time from the point of view of the mass. Do you understand? Microsoft can’t say: “Hey! Are you dumb? This company has 26 people so I can sue them. Don’t troll me fools!” Hello the greenness… That’s too late! The goal is to be green, nobody care about the strict truth. I think even a hype company with 500 people can be safe with the current patent pledge. And probably it may even overtake the patent framework. It may be almost a "don't sue a startup" pledge.:d