The question is though, even if this was a mistake and Google admits it was their 'robot' or something like that, is the bridge totally burned by now.
Yes Jeff was making a fair amount of money and why not? For all the work he put in through the years, why not get a monetary compensation that will allow him to at least cover the hosting expenses. If Google turns back and says yes we made a mistake, we are reinstating your account, will Jeff go back to them or will he say eff this.
It is very difficult for someone to forget when they have been treated unfairly.
Again the above is all what-if scenarios but just saying...
I personally don't think that Motorolla will enforce the ruling in case they lose the obvious appeal (and $134M).
However IF Motorolla decides to enforce the ruling, it is bad news for all the users in those markets. I personally don't have any problems with Apple products or Apple itself. I think that they have done a great job in what they have offered us (the end consumers) thus far, but also understand that the intellectual property has to be protected.
Still, either way you look at it, someone is going to end up losing big time. Whether this is the end users in Europe or Apple with a hefty licensing fee or replacement costs for devices that have to be adjusted to remove the infringing technology, it remains to be seen.
I am really shocked and disturbed by this article. From reading it I believe that this is a total violation of the trust towards the Government and the whole legal system.
The lack of due process is what is most disturbing. Someone (the Government in this case) can accuse one of a crime, but they have to prove it. Hijacking a domain and not producing evidence on why it was hijacked and not following the proper procedure which is outlined by the law and finally hiding behind the Government blanket of 'no' is simply wrong and must not be allowed to happen again.
To me this read as abuse of power by certain employees of the Government. Not allowing due process is illegal and I hope that Dajaz1's lawyers will get to the bottom of this.
Yes Jeff was making a fair amount of money and why not? For all the work he put in through the years, why not get a monetary compensation that will allow him to at least cover the hosting expenses. If Google turns back and says yes we made a mistake, we are reinstating your account, will Jeff go back to them or will he say eff this.
It is very difficult for someone to forget when they have been treated unfairly.
Again the above is all what-if scenarios but just saying...