"I'm sure that TPL's initial accusations are always based on what they think from whatever printed material they can find. I seriously doubt they tear down all products and visually inspect or test processors. But one would hope that before taking anyone to court, or if taken to court, that such work would then take place. "

It is inconceivable to me that TPL/Alliacense/PDS would sue Barco for infringement without having first reverse-engineered the chip(s) in question and knew for certainty that Barco was infringing on the MMP.

To do so otherwise would constitute gross mismanagement, and if that is the case and the summary judgement goes against us, it would be the end of the game as far as any company taking us seriously.