"can anyone explain the derth in licensing? If we are in a much stronger position as many here believe and we have hundreds( possibly more) on notice where are the licenses??"

I won't even attempt it. I wouldn't even guess.

I would hope license fees have ridiculously risen, with terms for expiry and royalties, with liscensing. That would take longer negotiations, than a simple ....perpetual license, for $2 million .

I'm hoping that is the case.