Can’t win in the marketplace, so file a lawsuit... The “American Way”... File the case in the “right” (as in leftist) venue, and this case has a chance even if it really is a pile of dung (which it most likely is).
The iPod has been around how long? The iPhone as well? So the lawsuit is just now getting filed?
If I “owned” a certain technology that was being infringed upon, I would jump all over it immediately to stop the abuse of my intellectual property, and to prevent being hurt economically by said infringement.
I use to think Nokia was a decent company. Mark them off the list...
Apple filed their lawsuit a while back. you gonna write them off as well?
Given that Nokia knew about the Apple products from the beginning, there are only two possible motives. One, Nokia didn't think the iPod was any good or would be successful, so why sue when their market position isn't threatened?
Two is an old-time practice. If you sue early then the target company might stop infringing, leaving you to only collect a small amount of damages. But if you wait until the product is very popular and has sold millions, then you reap much bigger rewards. This is a dangerous one to do though, because any good and fair judge will recognize the tactic and limit damages. Unfortunately, such judges aren't to be found in the Eastern District of Texas.