"However, remember there are 174 Tier 1 and X Tier 2 infringers according to EDIG. That changes the equation as to how valuable other companies may view us."

What will value us is what self preservation move Samsung makes as a tier one offender. IMO, whatever deal is struck, Samsung is getting a strong message of where tier 2 starts.

IMO, e.Digital and DM will squeeze IC vendors when they feel it necessary and choke off supply.

Because of that, why did the first 7 not take it all the way to Markmen ruling and end the e.Digital issue?

doni