"But in my theory the permanant license would be dependant on completion of analysis. Splitting hairs?"

I wouldn't characterize the theory you propose as "contingent". The "factor" will have been defined, and all the numbers to be factored would be a "known", ultimately, by the affected Js. You're still "good to go" in this respect. But I will be offering more for consideration of this theory.

JMHO,

SGE