TPL/PTSC, with that one word - "overwhelming" - threw down the gauntlet. This one word equates to "a motion for summary judgment is iminent", IMO. One term/phrase requires scrutiny - right up until they figure a workaround. And that term impacts one, or posssibly two, of the three patents - meaning that OUR perception is that we've totally "got 'em" on at least one patent, and it only takes one (IMO) to justify filing that motion, IMO (anyone want to argue that?).

It's been two friggin' days since the gauntlet was thrown. Anybody honestly believe there aren't some very serious negotiations going on? After all, once we file for summary judgment, the litigants' opportunity to save any dignity is virtually gone (though they could conceiveably settle before the Judge rules, but then the pressure would really be on).

Give this a little time. TPL/PTSC has four separate entities to negotiate with. And the litigants are undoubtedly talking to eachother as well, because if one folds, the others are in that much worse of a negotiating position.

After my flurry of posts yesterday (and didn't hit a limit!?), I'm planning to let these two latest be it from me for awhile.

Give it a week or two, and don't expect any non-litigant settlements in the mean time, as TPL/PTSC (IMO) have little incentive to settle with anyone else until the instant settlements-in-process are a done deal. Heck, they probably don't have time to talk to anyone else!

IF we see a motion for SJ, that means that negotiations have hit a fever pitch.

If there is any worrying to be done, hold it for the (unlikely) day that the Judge has ruled no SJ. And that unlikely event will just mean a longer wait for a bigger payday.

So everyone please just put your Alfred E. Newman faces on ("What, me worry?").

All JMHO, and things I honestly think I know!

SGE