In case it wasn't cleared up by now, here's my question to IR with an answer.

Does this phrase "In addition, consistent with
applicable securities laws and Patriot's insider-trading policy, the
company's directors, officers, employees and consultants who have knowledge
of the terms of settlement are restricted from trading in PTSC shares until
after the company's quarterly financial reports are publicly filed next
April." also preclude PTSC from buying back stock?

I believe so.