The last time something similar happened (Google vs Oracle), the legal battles lasted more than a decade. It would be a very bold decision by ARM to commit to this strategy (implement "CUDA" and fight it out in courts).
That means Google got to use Java for a decade. A decade-long legal battle is great news for whoever seems to be in the wrong, as long as they can still afford lawyers. Remember, they don't claw back dividends or anything.
gzread|11 days ago