Would Google be able to keep the tax benefit of Motorola's losses for 5 more years after they sell Motorola off?

"[Robert Willens, a New York accounting and tax expert] estimated that through the acquisition, Google can expect to reap $700 million a year in tax deductions from future profits each year through 2019."

source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/31/us-motorolamobilit...