No one wins in this case.

There has not been enough enterprise on either side to make the issue important.

It's all legal fees for nothing. IMO, awards are going to be insignificant to either side when you bring the economic considerations into the picture.

With regard to the April 2002 NDA agreement and the non compete clause within(for 7 years) , it runs out what, April 09?

The trial is set for May 09

doni