I guess billion dollar companies think its a little more than just hype...that is David's threat to Goliath. Damages and licensing fees can add up.

"Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc. and IBM Corp. have praised the bill, saying it's too easy for the owners of questionable patents to sue tech companies and collect large damages or shut down entire product lines with court injunctions when one small piece of a product allegedly infringes a patent."

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY... 

When you go into court, you are putting yourself in the hands of 12 people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.