IMO there is nothing chisled in stone that states a company must license the entire MMP portfolio (I caveat this with 'to start with'). Yes, so far that has been the case and will probably continue to be the case... but this litigation brings exceptional circumstances. The defendants may very well license the entire MMP portfolio.. but in order to get this case settled and dismissed, the defendants may be allowed to settle the '336 & '148... and then have to answer to/license the '584 and the rest of the patents at a later date.

jmo

I do not think JWard would be offended if the Js settlement included the rest of the MMP, as long as they settle.. in what he perceives as a timely fashion.

It is my opinion that for the sake of settlement, TPL would/could/may consider many avenues, including settlement for only the '336 & '148.. prior to licensing the rest.. for these defendants.

regards

...and there is nothing keeping Arm, who has a very keen interest here, from seeing... 'ohh, settlement, huh.. (in light of what may or may not be known behind closed doors) you guys're serious.. hmmm, maybe we should consider this also... What do you say Mr Leckerone, may we negotiate now also??'

jmo

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If the Js settle for a huge monetary amount, I'd agree yes, it would include the entire MMP.. but this again may be dependant on each of the Js indiv decisions

jmo... regards