this will get everyone going...but i think it's time to look at ....yes....a 3 year old PR..it MIGHT answer your question....or not,
http://www.edig.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=64:edigital-announces-ip-innovations-group&catid=:news
btw, if we had development agreements .....which i don't know if we do have any...
..i'm sure they'd be subject to NDAs, therefore, your answer would have to be in two parts,
1. how long if under a development agreement,
2. how long if not,
good luck
ps we licensed a manufacturer WITHOUT litigation about 2 years ago, don't remember exactly when....hmmmmm
pss web cast 3/14/11 edig stated we would let partners "bear out that work" or something to that effect, right???