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"Well, we did ask you to \"tune in next week.\"  Just seven days after he tentatively dismissed one of Apple's patent lawsuits against Motorola, Judge Richard Posner has given both sides a chance to prove their cases are worthwhile in a hearing on June 20th.  As both sides are claiming damages, Posner wants them to explain if and how they're entitled to a payout should they win, including the possibility of a modest royalty instead of lump sums.  Motorola is getting extra scrutiny since it's using standards-based patents that have drawn flak from lawmakers -- it will likely have to say how it thinks FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) licensing requirements for its 3G patent fit into its claims.  The judge clearly warns that progress is contingent on Apple and Motorola meeting legal standards; if they fall short, it's not likely they'll get a third chance.  Any success will revive the possibility of preliminary product bans, though, and that's something that most won't find something to cheer about."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
<http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/14/judge-puts-apple-vs-motorola-hearing-back-on-deck/>