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From: | Hyman Rosen |
Subject: | Re: Tom Tom and Microsofts Linux patent lock-down .. |
Date: | Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:30:22 -0400 |
User-agent: | Thunderbird 2.0.0.19 (Windows/20081209) |
Alan Mackenzie wrote:
Can anybody explain to me why a typical simple court case in the
> developed world takes 18 months to resolve and costs the loser one, > or even several years' earnings? Because doing the research needed to properly argue a case takes a long time, and challenge-response is implemented through filed court documents which must be prepared to accepted standards and rules. It just takes time. That's why parties are encouraged to settle.
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