PUBAT is, imo, a very slimy organization...but when in court, you just never know how things will play out....

I agree.. but the USPTO re-exam of '336 will not be in a court [of law].. It will be us and PTO in an office..

and my guess is Carl Silverman will be in that room..

Alliacense Appoints Carl Silverman Vice President, Licensing
http://www.alliacense.com/Press_Release_Details.aspx?PressID=40

CARL SILVERMAN

INTEL CORPORATION

MR. SILVERMAN:  I thank you. Good afternoon.   My  name  is  Carl
Silverman,  Chief  Counsel,  Intellectual Property for Intel Cor-
poration.  We understand that the Patent and Trademark Office  is
interested  in.....

http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/com/hearings/software/sanjose/sj_silverman.html

I believe this is why Silverman was hired...

jmo