<...I prefer to get to Texas. The last thing we need is for this thing to blow up in our faces.>

I prefer Texas as well, but I can't see letting these bozos off the hook just to accomplish that. From your reply I take it you believe there is a chance the California court will totally disregard Judge Ward and the USPTO. And if that is what you think, then at least understand your view. Just hard for me to think like that.

Opty