The courts role, one of many that is, bring the parties to the bargaining table, reach a settlement that is agreeabe to both in the least amoiunt of time, thus avoid a lenghty battle, a Markman and possibe trial.

From sman's info posted here a while back, some 87 to 90% of infringement suits end in a settlement agreement...sman, correct me if the figure is not accutate...from my memory.

I find the lenght of time EDIG vs AAPL took to settle very odd if compared to AAPL's track record in the news, but until we know more than we do now, it's anyone's guess.

• did AAPl "bribe" us with an adequate amount of cash to get this annoying gnat out of their face?
• did AAPL realize "we had the goods on them" and they stood to lose far more if going the distance?
• did EDIG waive Nunchi & microSignet in their face saying, cut us a licensing deal and we'll be kind on the Flash-R side?

The problem with all of our discussions and senarios is, we don't know squat and whether we like it or not, an NDA will keep it that way...don't anyone blame Fred about NDA's either...that's nonsense IMO.

With the right set of circumstances during this litigation process that is 6+ years and counting, new IP that just may be successful in time, this investment could reap huge rewards.

I'll stick aound to find out, while I add shares every chance I get.