He is not some 'random blogger', he is paid by Oracle to present himself as an expert on patents and put an Oracle-positive spin on the case. In effect he is an Oracle spokesperson.
Really? Are you saying that you believe bloggers who are being paid by companies are reporting objectively on those same companies? Seriously? Oracle pays Florian Mullers salary, so yes he is 'shilling' for them.
Many bloggers are paid for by large companies without necessarily 'shilling' for them. It seems to be de rigeur in fact.