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Originally posted by TomsPics
For those of us who obtain little knowledge on the court system, how does group defense work? Does this hired firm fight for everyone as a whole? Or do they help out with individual cases that acacia is going after for no licensing?
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Great question.... typical class action lawsuit is usually against a company where a law firm does it for a percentage take of the court award.
In the case of the 11 defendants, they all contribute money into a common fund that then gets drawn (paid) to the attorneys handling the case.
It's like a class action, because all defendants have the same charges against them, and same evidence, so they will be argued at the same time.
The downside of this, is if Acacia should prevail (a sure sign is when you see pigs flying) then each defendant loses together...versus if only 1 lost, then the next one could find new prior art and new arguments..
While it's united we stand..it's also united we fall in a group/class defense.
The defendants don't seem to be too concerned with losing since the evidence of prior art is looking very strong... but then again, only a court of law will determine which side has the right story.
Fight the Division!