Eolas Technologies v. Microsoft: A Premium Royalty Base

In a hypothetical negotiation, what is the value of a relatively small piece of patented technology when it is integrated as a component of a much larger product? If the patented technology is part of Web browser software that is bundled with an all-encompassing operating system, the answer would appear to be — a lot — at least according to one of the largest patent infringement damage awards in recent years.