Are examples necessary to validate the logic behind such a possibility? IMO It appears to be a pretty sound negotiating strategy, regardless of the application.

Secondly, I would suspect examples at Ron's fingertips would be sparce anyway, given the uniqueness of this situation (negotiations while in-process recertification of a Patent)...

As all things are possible, an example would underscore a probability. I have seen this type of settlement in personal injury, negligence, breach of contract, etc., but never in patent infringement and one citation would enable me review of the case and subsequent comparative analysis(an academic exercise).

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