"The principal force was proximity to the trial. As the parties got closer to trial, they got closer to the realities of trial. Number one, they may lose. Number two, 2 they may win and then face an appeal. Number three, in either case it's going to cost a fortune."

That's simply the reality of law suits and why I think there will be a settlement in our case also. A lot depends on the Markman structure. In how much we'll actually settle for. IMHO

GL