Zero settlements

DM has a number in mind based on winning. After ruling, the number remains the same.

Defendants knows that DM has a number in mind, if favorable to DM, they pay the amount, if unfavorable to DM, they end up paying less or very little if any.

If I took it all the way to Markman, why would I now settle, I would think that I would have won, otherwise I would have settled before the markman.