"The reps that were previously sent after the infringers must've informed them of the cost of a license. Don't forget that TPL/PTSC were granted a valid patent and only now is it being re-evaluated at the request of the J's who have since settled."

--- When then reps returned.. they came in with another price....and that price changes by the period. That price was different for every different company.

Eg. IBM we think you should by pay $50 million based on XXXXX formula of past and future infringement... pay this now...otherwise the price will continue to climb... or we will be forced to take legal action.

After the TX case.... reps return... IBM... you need to pay $75 million.. IBM might say ok... fine how about $60 million now?

Depending on whether TPL/PTSC will take that or negotiate... we dont know.

But looks like with the 3 companies that want to sue to PTSC/TPL... mabe to try and force a settlement as well... or in fact try and fight the infringement..etc.....

Since other companies dont know what other companies paid.... TPL/PTSC can quietly come up with their own formula and maximize license fees with each company.....