IMO, based on company statements,  if there were negotiations taking place for a buyout, infringers are determined, suits will be filed.

IMO, based on company statements, if no current infringers were identified, in negotiations for a buyout or not, then obviously, none to be filed.

I don't see a reason to sit back and do nothing even if a buyout is almost on the table, file them anyway,  they can always be dropped.

No use going into hibernation.

Oops, here come the negative comments...