adding clarity to what I posted. We are dealing with companies with very deep pockets and using attorneys that are either in house or on retainer. One of their prime directions is to protect their client or employer against actions just such as the ones filed by ptsc/tpl.

The millions they may expend in this defense is rather small potatoes to what we may expect to win in a successful jury trial. In addition by fighting with their last breath (preferably not ours) they are sending a message to other`s that their employer or client may have infringed on. The message is prepare to have millions and years before you MAY see one dollar in justice.

In regard to SGE`s message I agree that logic would dictate that weak hands would throw in the towel and take minor losses. Major corporations on principle (who`s?) would rather bluff and fight knowing that even if they lose the appeal process makes a $ one payoff years in the future.

I think that the settlements reached with intel, amd and hp were the result of necessity on the part of tpl and ptsc for cash and of good lawyering. It speaks volume for the right of our position but often right does not prevail as it should.

I hope and pray that tpl/ptsc keeps J4 and all others feet to the fire. As always the preceding is just my opinion and nothing would make me happier then to wake up

Tuesday morning and finding that we have one or more

major settlements. In any case I am here and have been here and I hope for all that our s/p brings us all the rewards we seek.

God Bless

marc