So what will be the aftermath of the 1 billion dollar verdict against Samsung. Some say it will hurt consumer choice. Others say it will help protect the innovator ( in this case, Apple ). Some say it is just a biased verdict in a case tried in Apple’s back yard.

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9230604/Jury_decides_in_Apple_s_favor_Samsung_hit_with_1B_damages