"I doubt there will be a Markman Hearing..."

I'm curious why you feel this way?

R U thinking the group may cave after discovery / claim construction..or visa versa? Not sure if my terms are in order?

2ndly, why would the defense drag this out, knowing what they know about the TX 7 which will be used against them, and not just negotiate a fair agreement for their "group clients", cut their losses and move on?