There is currently a global race to file patents for everything crypto or «blockchain» related and the company might just be strengthening its portfolio for future patent battles. (bitcoinnews.international)
[/ span][/ strong] Samsung loses $ 12 billion in shares after losing patent battle with Apple, Reuters [strong][span style = «text - decoration: underline;»] (canadianlawyermag.com)
On August 15th, Google announced its intentions to acquire Motorola Mobility for $ 12.5 billion and Motorola's competitors all voiced support for the deal, suggesting the acquisition would help each company fight in patent battles against Apple and Microsoft. (bgr.com)