I applaud your post. Makes sense to me. I want settlements before Markman and the rest will fall into place. All the old regulars here(not naming names), constantly criticize the dividend strategy yet they pounce on the first person to question management decisions in general and then the sermon...." If you do not have confidence in management then move on". If the J2/Arm settle or if we win in court, the share price will soar and there will be plenty of room for dividends. Why are so many stuck on this concept that the market wants to see a business plan. Uncertainty with trials etc. is the problem. I wonder if we get rid of this issue and license deals pour in....we hear how we should go out and buy companies that do not earn a pittance near what Patriot does. Putting out big dough to buy any company comes with risk and uncertainty.