The ultimate ramifications of the recent decision must await a further test in court, patent experts said.

Even the leading patent expert in China has stated the bill will help them steal our inventions.

Some patent experts speculate that the court will ask judges rather than juries to decide whether virtual infringement has taken place.

But the new numbers surprised and disturbed some patent experts.

Lawyers and patent experts differ on the strength of Amazon's case, but agree that the effect could be far reaching.

But neither avenue is given much chance of success by patent experts.

Apple appears less motivated by getting royalties from the companies it is suing, though some patent experts believe that could be posturing on its part.

Some patent experts worry that a similar problem could develop in Europe.

The measure does not appear to be so universally favored by patent experts.

In addition, some patent experts worry about creating a political precedent that would benefit big companies with enough money to lobby Congress for private bills.