I wouldn't call ease's post FUD, necessarily. I think it is more a reality check, and suggests that IF the '336 were initially rejected, it's not the end of the world (just as it isn't/wasn't with '584). I see it more as "crowd control".

But with his thoughts/warnings comes what I posted late last night as part of/support of my delusional conjecture, i.e., contingency deals (USPTO) with the Js and others. You have to ask yourself "Would TPL enter into such a deal on a craps shoot, or on an extreme high level of confidence of near term success with the USPTO? I believe the latter.

Now ask yourself if RG and GF would buy shares on a craps shoot, or with a high level of confidence (and maybe the scenario I'm suggesting). After all, PTSC officers have never had a reputation for placing their own money on the line before.

But I KNOW nuttin'!

SGE