It's the other way around, or PN & RP would not have made calls on claimed infringers, nor joint calls which they said they were doing at the SHM 9/17/08.
They litterialy visited claimed infringers and demonstrated with the infringers product that it could not function without "EDIG inside." Pat did a demo at the SHM then said, "easy cases to prove."
After the visit on the 1st 7, letters went out putting the companies on notice of EDIG's intent to file against them. All 7 laid back and waited, then when caught with their pants down, wrote checks and did cross licensing deals vs risking a Markman or trial.
You can bet your sweet bippy the next round have all been called on by PN, RP or both and letters sent, but DM is waiting on a timing issue, and I say it's related to Samsung.
About a year ago, I mentioned that many companies will choose to settle BEFORE being filed upon, so we'll see if these dogs come to the table, cut a check and go home defeated. Face it, if you were among the 170 or so left, and the likes of a world leader...SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, screamed "UNCLE" and settled, what would you do?
If Samsung surprises this group next week with a tender offer, the infringement matters will no longer be our problem.
I'd like a legal type to confirm my comments and understanding of past and future events.
