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the signalling isn't primarily to current and prospective customers, it's to other trolls out there. The $75k (negotiable) offer of compromise is on the low en
by mark212 14y ago
the signalling isn't primarily to current and prospective customers, it's to other trolls out there. The $75k (negotiable) offer of compromise is on the low end of such demands and the signal to other NPEs thinking about suing Rackspace is Be Prepared for War.
That customers think this is a good thing and burnishes Rackspace's reputation for being on the side of developers, etc. is a nice bonus.
- cwp 14y agoExactly. And further, if you go to war with us and lose, it'll cost you, because we'll go after your patents.
- hkmurakami 14y agoIn that light, the strongest anti-patent-troll signaler has got to be Newegg and their legal team: "Then they pop up and say, "Hello, surprise! Give us your money or we will shut you down!" Screw them. Seriously, screw them. You can quote me on that." -- Newegg Chief Legal Officer Lee Cheng http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/how-newegg-crushed-the-shopping-cart-patent-and-saved-online-retail/2/ http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/how-newegg-crushe...