Thank you - but I have no idea when we might see one of the Js settle.  My gut tells me real soon, but others opine that it may take months.  But that seems unrealistic to me, as Court-enforced mediation should start soon, and is scheduled to end in August (???).  Based on this, the question becomes "do these guys want to negotiate in court-observed mediation, or independantly?".  The other question is "will TPL/PTSC file a motion for SJ?, if so when?".

I'm thinking (as I believe I have posted) that TPL/PTSC are currently engaged in negotiations with all the parties (though separately).  When they find themselves in a situation where they or the opposition have all walked, then they file.  I would think we have to give it at least a couple of weeks from the Markman ruling, if for no other reason than the approval cycle within the Js/ARM for agreeing to a settlement (though usually, in a negotiation, one of the participants should have authority to approve - up to a certain dollar threshold - if the need for dollars increases, back to the approval cycle).

The pressure must be really huge on the Js.  If one folds/settles, the next will likely be facing a higher settlement amount, and so on.  Makes ya wonder how tight they are with eachother.....  Recall my post yesterday re: beating out your competitor with a lower settlement amount, placing you in an instant advantageous position going forward.  All these things are in play. The Js are in competition with eachother.

Then there's the TPL/PTSC recognition that if one folds, the others will be under that much more pressure.  Where to draw the (dollar) line?

There must be a lot of gray matter being heavily exercised on both sides - lots to consider......  Almost as much as on this board! LOL

So, though I KNOW nuttin', my gut must be recognized  (and these days it easily is, from great distances! LOL).

SGE