The Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) will use the money won from a Wi-Fi technology patent battle to fund further research.
Legal action in the United States between the CSIRO and a number of global computing giants came to an end today, with the last of 14 companies opting for confidential settlements with the scientific agency. (more)
Conclusion: Business espionage is a big BIG gamble. Obtaining justice after the fact is expensive, for all parties. This is a rare case. The good guys won. To add insult to injury, the bad guys are paying for research which will be used against them in the future. Sweet. Most often, however, the spies are allowed to win. Sour. Who "allows" them to win? Corporate victims who never bothered to look for evidence of spies in their midst. Not looking? Get help.
