I assume this has already been opined here.. but if the Supremes rule against 'downstream' royalties/licensing, then those Semi Cos that have yet to license (not just the MMP but basically in all situations) will then need/have to pony up really big bucks.. So as to cover those downstream products.. and they will then have to collect from those downstream manufactures, in larger fees themselves, in order to recoup their original larger license fees... In actaualty not changing a thing... IMO.

And if those Semi Cos refuse to pay the new larger MMP lincese fee.. shove an Injunction up their rears... If the 'Game' has changed.. the fees have changed...

In reality the Supremes should keep the status quo

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