I think even in the case that the invention is actually being used, patents may not be justified. I mean, suppose Google owned the patent they just got sued on.

I think even in the case that the invention is actually being used, patents may not be justified. I mean, suppose Google owned the patent they just got sued on. Would it make sense for them to have the power to freeze other people out of the market, when operating in the market without any statutory monopoly powers is already spectacularly profitable for them?