"My apologies to the board. The 5 May 2010 for the Markman Hearing has been proposed by both parties. So it isn't a Court ordered date...yet. Who knows, maybe the Court will decide it's too far out and up the date, but I wouldn't hold my breath."

By parties...I assume that means DM as well?

Why would DM propose 2010....are they showing their commitment to the other parties, or, do they feel they need that much time?

I know you do not have the answers, however, this seems a long time frame to propose.

doni