Competition

While we do not compete with others on licensing our specific patents, we compete generally for the attention and for funds from prospective licensees many of which are approached frequently regarding licenses and/or are sued for patent infringement both with and without merit. Regardless of the merits of any infringement claim many companies find it more economical, especially in the early stage of litigation, to defend the litigation rather than license. Long-term licensing success may be dependent upon our ability to prevail in new litigation matters and possibly upon appeal. Technological advances could also render the use of our patented methods obsolete prior to expiration of the term of our patents thus reducing amounts of future infringement. There can be no assurance that we will generate any new licensing or settlement revenue in the future.