Re: SS thank you-and to all - happy 2009
posted on
Dec 18, 2008 02:51AM
I agree with You Jefother,
"I believe we will see additional filing(s) within a few weeks - maybe even before year end. I also believe the next round of filings will be both large in numbers of companies named and large in company size/stature within the electronics industry. These new filings will bring much exposure to e.Digital and put a spotlight on these recent settlements"
I can't help but think that Nikon may have just been the first to file settlement intentions among the remaining companies that have agreed to collective settlement negotiations. It's either that or they broke away from the pack.
I believe it was just Dec. 2 the remaining infringers agreed to collective settlement negotiations. Is the Nikon filing a harbinger of additional settlements? My take is that it is more likely an indication of a collective settlement than it is that Nikon agreed to break away from the process. We'll see in the next few days.
Larry