One thing to consider is if Vringo is bankrolled by a steady $200+million revenue stream, they are most likely going to turn around and use that money to buy up patents all over the place. I doubt the money will be used to create any products. We'd be looking at the next Intellectual Ventures, backed by a massive hundred million dollar guaranteed revenue stream.
Even if you hate Google, this is a pretty raw deal for the industry.
Even if you hate Google, this is a pretty raw deal for the industry.