I can't get into the specifics, but settling out of court doesn't necessarily mean that the defendant pay anything. Consider that by both sides agreeing to drop the suit, alternative negotiations could be made.
I'll let you read between the lines. The plaintiff wants to sue a highly visible competitor over a patent. The competitor -- the defendant -- makes motions to begin the process of invalidating the plaintiff's patent based on very strong evidence. Suddenly, the case is settled out of court.
I'll let you read between the lines. The plaintiff wants to sue a highly visible competitor over a patent. The competitor -- the defendant -- makes motions to begin the process of invalidating the plaintiff's patent based on very strong evidence. Suddenly, the case is settled out of court.