Microsoft General Counsel Brad Smith and Horacio Gutierrez, head of Microsoft’s intellectual property group, mentioned, “This particular litigation now stands at a crossroads. Google can take one of two paths: it can choose either to engage in serious discussions to search for patent peace or persevere in its diversionary tactics. We hope it will choose the first course, and we stand ready to engage in good faith if it does.”
To date, Microsoft managed to convince the US court to ban US imports of Motorola Mobility handsets which make use of a particular patented feature that will help coordinate schedules between smartphones and one’s computer. Not only that, Microsoft managed to pick up a victory that limits sales of select Motorola Mobility products in Germany that were based on other Microsoft patents. Do you think Motorola will be able to work something out for a happy ending that everyone wants?