SST looks to be a much better match with EDIG tech (flash memory), but of course they (currently) are in no position to do anything....

The rest of your post comes across very negative, though I seriously doubt that was your intent.

IMO, it is highly unlikely our patents could be invalidated.  Way too many feathers in our cap for that to occur (and if there were the slightest chance, I doubt that a large part of NEC would have settled). Such action could come from the USPTO re-exam, but it is far more likely that either no changes would be made or that the patent claims would be refined to some degree.

You point to possible negative outcomes.  IMO, worst case scenario is that Ward makes an "on the fence" ruling favoring neither side, in which case we wait for the jury trial, or a positive outcome via mediation.  Best case, we win the Markman outright - all claim interpretations in our favor, we file for SJ, J2.5/ARM settle for big bucks, and we're off to the races.

Gotta step outside now, as I hear our resident P-51 is up - good pilot, fun to watch! (he's a bit of a show off!).

SGE