Impossibly simple solution to the mobile telecom patent lawsuit jungle

When was the last time you saw a mess like this?

Thanks to Ars Technica for the insightful write up as always.

Or, to look at it another way (from information is beautiful):

The solution?

Stop paying millions to the litigating lawyers and instead spend the time and money on creating a viable, modern, useful patent pool.

Impossible?  I don’t think so.

Some other insights:

1. the graphics are woefully incomplete – there’s a lot more going on out there;
2. Kodak is enforcing technology outside its core business;
3. if you’re making money, you can expect arrows pointing at you;
4. the graph will blossom further in coming months;
5. ITC proceedings are a very sensible component, of course.

Your thoughts?