If there aren't any patents, Lawyers can't be compensated. It has nothing to do with any of the companies involved. The Lawyers only make good money when they can win on of these cases.
Everything Mark says in the quote sounds exactly like it came from the early 70's. Things haven't changed as far as news/journalism go since then, they just happen quicker.
USPTO (as rw)
"Slower" than a Moron in a hurry?
Intel Lawyers (as rw)
Lawyers may not be as intelligent as a "moron in a hurry".
attorney (as rw)
Have you noticed that these things ALWAYS come back to (or starts with) the attorneys? They seem to be the only winners in any of these situations.
Don't Be Idiots (as rw)
Opps, too late.
Journalist? (as rw)
Is this guy one of the "Professional" Journalist we hear about?
Bottom-up (as rw)
Every other endeavor I know of has to start at the bottom and work their way up. NOBODY is born an expert!
Moron in a hurry or... (as rw)
Maybe a Congressman in a hurry?
No compensation? (as rw)
If there aren't any patents, Lawyers can't be compensated. It has nothing to do with any of the companies involved. The Lawyers only make good money when they can win on of these cases.
Deja Vu (as rw)
Everything Mark says in the quote sounds exactly like it came from the early 70's. Things haven't changed as far as news/journalism go since then, they just happen quicker.
Smart Enough? (as rw)
"Hopefully, we're smart enough not to fall for it this time."
We are, but I doubt any politician is.
(as rw)
The only ones I can think of "earning their livings from patents and copyrights" are lawyers