RE; ron

"The Markman is designed to resolve disputed claim constructions so that the parties will know in advance what constructions will be given to the jury (or, in a bench trial, used by the judge) for use at trial in reaching a verdict --- these are issues pertaining to infringement, NOT validity."

Re:

'The Supreme Court agreed with DM'S position that it is best to bifurcate the technical issues relating to "validity" of a claim by a patent holder that require extensive technical testimoney on submitted evidence, from the issue of "damages" to be awarded by the trier of the fact..."

Seems it involves more than the designated claims const....and validity has some form of significance.

doni