larryjw

I get Google being anti-apple as they are a direct competitor.

But why is Spotify opposed to Apple products? Hardly makes sense to limit your customer base. 

Why does it seem that the ITC is a party to this case?

They should have no business before the federal court, making arguments to the Court. The federal court can read and consider the ITC's decision, but only Masimo and Apple are parties.

What am I missing?

Regardless, the issue is whether there was a patent violation. How it came about is not relevant. 

A patent violation is a patent violation, accidental or purposeful. Defenses can be brought, such as "there is only one way to do this" or "it's obvious from prior art", or ... 

I haven't read any analysis of why there was not a licensing agreement in the first place, once litigation was a possibility. 

The judges, the defense lawyers, the prosecuting attorneys come from the same tribe as Gene Levoff. He's "one of us". 

And, he didn't even immediately cop a plea. He tried to excuse it as the law was unconstitutional!!! "I'm rich. Laws don't apply to me". 

Sounds familiar, doesn't it?

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