sman, IMVHO, the IPR's get in the way of settlements.

A positive claims construction ruling will benefit the claims an claim terms and give definitive meanings prior to a trial....or in settlement negotiations.

Thing is, that has nothing to do with IPR challenges relating to prior art issues.

Without a doubt in my mind, the unresolved IPRs relating to prior art took the steam out of settlements for Flash R. There was just not enough time to tackle it.

Two different questions of law....detailed in two different settings.

I'm not seeing this end with the claims ruling only.

doni.