I think the trolls are making a strategic error by piling on (when more trolls sue a victim that has demonstrated a willingness to settle).
Once it becomes clear that settling is as risky as going to court -- because if you settle, you'll be faced with more suits from other trolls -- the calculation changes. Business owners may as well take their chances in court.
I would love to see some business owners defending themselves pro se, on a shoestring budget, and winning.
My understanding is that you'll be sued in a particular part of Texas where juries greatly favor the patent trolls. It seems that currently you can depend on losing if you don't settle.
Once it becomes clear that settling is as risky as going to court -- because if you settle, you'll be faced with more suits from other trolls -- the calculation changes. Business owners may as well take their chances in court.
I would love to see some business owners defending themselves pro se, on a shoestring budget, and winning.
Maybe I'm just a dreamer.