Does anyone remember the Radius monitor from the 80's? It was an innovative monitor where the user can flip the monitor from landscape to portrait mode and the data automatically rearranged itself accordingly.
To me, this patent should be considered and if that patent is still in effect, then EVERYONE should be paying THEM a small licensing fee for the flipping of a phone or tablet from landscape to portrait.
BUT, if that patent has lapsed, then no one needs to pay anyone and the patent claims in this case should be retracted.
At least, that's what I would do if I were in a position to make a decision that aspect of this case.
To me, this patent should be considered and if that patent is still in effect, then EVERYONE should be paying THEM a small licensing fee for the flipping of a phone or tablet from landscape to portrait.
BUT, if that patent has lapsed, then no one needs to pay anyone and the patent claims in this case should be retracted.
At least, that's what I would do if I were in a position to make a decision that aspect of this case.