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Mattski
Re-post the message and then I'll give my opinion where it may have gone!
LMU
"So who do you tell -
Whoever you need to, and no more. In practice, there's always a golden mean between telling nobody and telling everbody - and that's a company.
The best entrepreneurs know this: every great business is built around a secret that's hidden from the outside.
A great company is a conspiracy to change the world; when you share your secret, the recipient becomes a fellow conspirator."
"Andrew Wiles started working on proving Fermats last Theorem in 1986 and kept it a secret until 1993. After 9 years of hard work he proved the conjecture in 1995.He needed brilliance to succeed, but he also needed a faith in secrets."
" Belief in secrets is an effective truth."
Now to the matter at hand.
Ms Hendrick has been relentless in her pursuit to creating a biometric card like no other.
When it comes and it will it will turn things upside down and on their head.
You may scoff and ask where has the money gone etc etc blah blah blah.
It has gone into research and development for the best part of a decade and some.
You may be surprised to learn that the company has no debt!!!
On that note. Ciao.
LMU
Mattski,
I'm not sure which ship you refer to?
Anyway Happy 40th Birthday for the 30th.
I celebrated my birthday 2 days ago 28th October. I'm somewhat older than you and consider myself very fortunate to celebrate my birthday on the same day as that of the World's richest man........................
I consider this fact an omen and my destiny that I shall enjoy a comfortable retirement.
There's been a great deal of negative sentiment in recent days. I continue to question the relevance of repeated PR's which do make reference to fraud and claims of a product which many/ most are yet to see but believe (frustrations aside) that there are sound reasons for reinforcing the messages of fraud and ultimately the solutions which SmartMetric can provide.
I would encourage everyone to grab a copy of Peter Thiel's latest release "Zero to One". I bought it as a birthday present to myself.
This fellow knows his stuff. If you don't know who he is then you may want to google his name.
Anyway the following extract figures in chapter 2. Whilst the following is taken out of context the words are nevertheless telling.
Chapter 2 page 21 - (reference to 4 big lessons)
Lesson 4 -
Focus on product, not sales. If your product requires advertising or salespeople to sell it, its not good enough.
Technology is primarily about product development not distribution.
As I said in my last post which strangely enough was removed - not long now!
LMU
Bo,
I completely agree with you!
Obtaining funding & product release are by far the greatest priorities. There's no denying these facts.
Nevertheless I remain surprised the decision by the courts to reject granting a re-hearing has gone unnoticed during the past 48 hours by those with a genuine interest in all aspects of the company.
Given the costs to Mr Bright and his firm the latest decision would be anything but a distraction and would I assume would be having a significant effect on his company knowing he has spent millions pursuing the behemoths Visa & MasterCard.
No doubt Mr Bright will I'm sure be seriously considering his options which will best serve his firm and his client.
I was pleased to learn last week that a proportion of the funding required has already been received which has been set aside awaiting final funding subject to due diligence being performed where its anticipated it will be concluded by mid November.
Whilst not wishing to get too carried away knowing we have all witnessed false hopes before due to the difficulties associated with securing funding I cannot help but believe with what I've been told last week that this time it's different.
Not long now.
LMU
Bilboo,
I'm surprised no one has commented on news that the Federal Circuit on Friday declined to grant a rehearing.
It will be interesting to see which course Patrick Bright takes from here and whether the matter is finally concluded with V & MC and whether other parties are now in his sights.
LMU
Kr26,
I empathize with you however feel your remarks directed in particular to the "Australian Rep" do not accurately reflect the true nature of things.
I refer in particular to your claim of "lie to investors". Whilst information may have been withheld I have never considered Ms Hendrick or the Australian Rep to have lied to investors. To do so would be considered a serious offence.
I have spoken on numerous occasions to the person you refer to and consider you to be way off in your claims.
Whilst the information that the Australian Rep is permitted to release for reasons which we are all well aware of I have never considered the individual to be a liar or has ever lied to me. In fact quite the opposite. I'm sure they would if they could offer far more information to fellow investors but they are only too well aware of the ramifications should they fail to observe the release of what is confidential and sensitive information.
I have had some very straight forward matter of fact conversations with the Australian Rep throughout the years and know the journey for them has been a long and at times frustrating one knowing the obstacles they have been confronted with and have had to overcome.
The Australian Rep has given up much throughout the past decade having passed up opportunities elsewhere because like many long term investors they believe in the company the product and their eventual release. They don't deny its been a long time in the making..................
I consider the information (which is one of the most detailed annual reports released thus far) contained within the latest 10-k reflects just how close the company is to physically releasing product.
I like many are well aware of the number of false starts and empty promises we've been made but know this time it's for real.
Whilst the legal matters are far from concluded I must say I've been particularly pleased that the focus during the past several months has returned to product(s) and their ultimate release subject to funding.
During the past 24 hours I have been encouraged with what I have learnt (which is limited) about the status of funding and confident that I and many may look forward to a bright and rewarding future.
As frustrating as it is and has been the company is on the cusp.
LMU
Page 5 (I Believe) states -
"SmartMetric has created the world's first and to its knowledge the only portable biometric fingerprint scanner that resides inside a credit card sized card" etc.
Given this claim alone - One can be forgiven for questioning - why has it been so difficult to obtain (limited) funding?
I have repeatedly stated that without funding there can be no roll out of products 90 days or otherwise regardless of the drawbacks associated with the complexities relating to miniaturization etc.
Whilst Ms Hendrick is well within her rights to defend derogatory remarks directed towards her (and why wouldn't she) from a purely personal point of view I hope to hear from her concerning the important subject and status of funding.
LMU
Bilboo,
It is to suggest that the technology we are set to introduce will change dramatically the way that a current system has operating for however long. Only so much better.
In other words it's not like SmartMetric invented the credit card but they are set to take it to a whole new level.
BO,
I can only suggest to you that things are methodically falling into place with the final piece of the puzzle to enable product release to be the final tranche of funding. That's all it will take.
LMU
Thank you.
Pottsville,
To which address are you referring to?
Sorry may I ask who you are referring to? "perhaps he's a modest chap"
LMU
BO
I'm surprised you would ask such question. Besides the answers are there if you search for them.
LMU
N&B,
Sorry for confusing you.
In the ruling of 6 to 5 I was referring to the case of Akamai v Limelight which I'd assumed was an En-banc (?) hearing in 2010 after the original matter had been heard during 2006.
As I previously mentioned Patrick Bright made reference to this case (one of many) in his filings before and during the hearing of August 8.
Anyway I'm more interested with news about the progress of funding to enable production and product release.
LMU
Note to N&B,
I'm putting you in charge of obtaining SMME's presentation at the recent NIBA conference in New York. Smme had 10 minutes on Tuesday to make their presentation. This was followed up Wednesday with one on one meetings.
There were some 28 companies represented at the conference.
SMME was sponsored at the event by Oberon Securities. Oberon did not sponsor any other company to the best of my knowledge.
It's apparent that Hanover Elite have taken over the duties of Investor Relations. They co-sponsored SMME along with 10 other companies at the event.
It's satisfying to know that Ms Hendrick is bringing others into the tent.
As for any developments re application for En banc hearing is concerned I bring to your attention a ruling handing down in a decision of 6 to 5.
Patrick Bright raised this case in various submissions concerning control.
I am most interested to read the judgement handed down by the Appeals court ruling against SMME knowing given how quickly they ruled that they had already made their decision prior to the hearing on the 8th August. I'm curious to know whether all 3 judges ruled against SMME or whether it was 2 to 1 etc. The last question put to Patrick Bright by one of the judges which I believed it to be Judge Sharon Prost is telling??
http://dailycaller.com/2014/05/05/patent-case-could-upset-international-law/
In the meantime time I'm more interested to hear of whether the company has secured funding for initial release of products pending.
LMU
Insane!!!
It's hard to argue with that. There have been times when I've thought I was going insane.
Kept on telling myself - Got to hold on.
Not long now!
LMU
With the launch overnight of Apple's pay systems I would be interested to know from Ms Hendrick whether her opinion has changed since or from what she wrote in her PR dated the 2nd September on this subject?
http://seekingalpha.com/article/2483415-update-apple-announces-apple-pay?uprof=45
LMU
Perhaps more appropriate might be -
Target + Home Depot = SMME?
It is just a matter of time....................................
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/09/09/us-usa-home-depot-databreach-idUSKBN0H327E20140909
http://app.quotemedia.com/quotetools/newsStoryPopup.go?storyId=70182586&topic=SMME&symbology=null&cp=off&webmasterId=89753
LMU
It is 1 month and 1 day since the Court of Appeals brought down their decision ruling in favour of Visa and Mastercard.
Whilst this period of time has allowed most to focus their attention back onto products which most long term investors invested in the company for anyway, I cannot help but remain perplexed of the court's decision in favour of V & MC.
Whilst it took no more than 3 days for the court to pass down their ruling here we are a month after the hearing still waiting for them to hand down their written verdict.
When it is eventually released I'm sure it will make for an interesting read and turn minds to what might lay ahead?
That said I'm looking forward to hearing of or reading about confirmation that the first tranche of funds have been received knowing what this means and the impact it will have on the company on many different fronts.
LMU
Mattski
You can't possibly rain on my parade.
Selling one's shares at this time would in my opinion given what I understand the current situation, would be an unwise thing to do.
Given the status of where things are at this critical time has as I indicated during the week only inspired me to purchase additional shares.
LMU
Bilboo,
I agree things appear to be moving along very nicely with more good news on the horizon!
News in relation to Oberon will I'm sure be the first in a series of announcements concerning funding and future direction of where things are heading.
We too are looking forward to a celebratory drink and to catch up soon with those persons who have remained loyal and believed that products shall be released very soon.
We have fond memories of our times in Vegas and whilst I appreciate the tax advantages the weather overall doesn't quite suit my complexion. Lake Tahoe may well make for a nice holiday shack though.
LMU
Ps: call me crazy but with the share price at its current level and things positioned where they currently are I'm gearing up for one last hurrah before things take off.
Bilboo,
Many thanks.
Judging from your reply are you saying that funds have been obtained?
You have implied that we are only waiting on the supplier to have enough material to produce sufficient cards.
If this is the case then I would have considered it appropriate that SmartMetric should or would have made an announcement to the market that funds have been secured and that production(which we have all been waiting to hear about) is under way pending the contracted manufacturer having enough materials.
LMU
Sell what?
There are no revenues
There is no products that have been produced and or released to date other than the promise?
Please explain?
LMU
Mmmm
Interesting..
How would we afford payment of legal fees when we can't raise sufficient funds to complete production?
LMU
Now that's an interesting point worth debating!
What PR are you referring to in relation to your remarks?
LMU
Bilboo,
Thanks for your response.
I appreciate the difficulty of providing detailed responses.
There are those out there (within SMME)who would know who the real LMU is who may be able to provide you with my contact details.
Whilst I continue to ask the hard questions I remain committed to SMME and belief in the eventual release of product(s) regardless of how frustrating it may be.
Randy and I were married in Las Vegas many years ago and have visited there several times. I have spent much time in California and Oregon. I do love Eugene........
LMU
Bilboo,
Anyone who reads the blog knows my feelings about the contents and value of the numerous Press Releases issued by SmartMetric.
Given your apparent knowledge of current matters I'm hoping you can clarify the following.
1) "actively marketing its technology"?
or
2) commenced "sales and marketing".
I refer to the latest press release versus a press release dated the 3rd July.
The critical question -
Is SmartMetric marketing or selling the supposed card(s)?
LMU
PS: Again I say that PR's like the one released on the 20th August are not helpful. They are repetitive with vague information, lacking factual timelines about products which the great majority have unfortunately not seen only magnifying our frustrations causing many of us a great deal of angst.
Key investors in the company need to be properly informed about funding which is the critical point about whether or not the company can or will release their purported product(s).
I am mindful of the challenges associated with securing funding. It's not easy.
If management is serious and after 10+ years of R&D then decisions need to be made about (the fore's and against's) bringing an equity partner on board to finalize matters.
If I had 5 million God Damn it I'd probably give it to the company.
My message is -like it or not get out there work out what you are willing to give up to obtain the necessary funds and get on with it.
Can the point be any clearer?????????????????????????????
OBP,
Thanks for taking the time to point out the rules.
I'm sure it makes for an interesting read.
LMU
To whom it may concern,
It would seem someone (those with the apparent self-declared righteousness to do so)are upset with someone???????????
Numerous messages being taken down.
Judging by the latest message of mine to be withdrawn it appears I am now not permitted to ask what I consider to be a pertinent question.
At the very least I would appreciate - no I expect a sensible reply for the reasons that my message 5381 was withdrawn.
I would ask whether those self-appointed people choosing to withdraw my posts have as much skin in the game as I?
It is important to point out that none of the 180 messages bar one directed towards LNM contained derogatory remarks directed to other contributors on this blog or towards SmartMetric.
Over to you.
LMU
Dear Bilboo,
Sorry for the late reply.
I took BO's advice and had myself a lay down. Chilled out so to speak.
Alas like a moth drawn to the light I find myself coming back to the blog for one more hit. The moth isn't just drawn to the light it actually crashes into it. Sound Familiar?
Unfortunately I am not able to access the reply brief. I can only assume it would make for an interesting read?
I'll take it as a compliment that your interested to know my opinion. Unfortunately I don't have a legal background but do have experience from a professional point of view of fighting a litigation matter lasting 2.5 years resulting in my firm and our opponent spending a considerable amount of time and money with the only winner being the lawyers. The difference at this time is that Mr Bright and his company have had to stump up the costs thus far.
Will we ever know what was contained within the "non-public of six pages"?
I am impressed with what I perceive your overall level of support and confidence in SmartMetric and especially Ms Hendrick to be. I share your enthusiasm.
Whilst I've had the good fortune to communicate directly with several key people within the company including Ms Hendrick I have not at this point in time physically seen any products.
I remain resolute in my belief that once funding is secured that products will follow sooner rather than later.
Time is money.......... The longer it takes to finalize funding the longer it will take for products to be released. Funding from private investors will only take matters so far.
Judging by your posts it sounds like you know a bunch of people closely associated with the inner workings of the company and the progress they are making? Furthermore you appear to be well versed on other aspects of the activities by those who have had an adverse effect on SmartMetric in recent times who have flailed the company keen to see it fail.
Many investors have and continue to feel aggrieved with the lack of information which flows through in relation to funding and product release myself included regardless of the repeated assurances I've received.
Right or wrong / stupid or smart I have placed a great deal of money along with a large dollop of faith and trust in management in the hope that funding will successfully be secured and that product release will follow.
When it came to the legal battle, whilst hopeful of a positive outcome against 2 monoliths of the credit card world where yes I invested further funds I was not foolish enough (some people would disagree) that the decision could very well have gone against us which we know it did. At least against Visa and MasterCard.
I'm sure there remains some twists and turns which are yet to unfold concerning legal battles against parties not yet mentioned. We shall have to wait and see. Given the time and costs associated thus far by Mr Bright and his firm I would assume this matter is far from concluded and serious consideration shall be given to where matters proceed once we have all had the benefit of reviewing the ruling from the Appeals court.
The focus and attention right now will be on funding and product release. How many times does this point need to be made.
Speculation is the name of the game after all..............
My advice to those making the decisions would be to do what is needed to be done to secure the final tranche of funding required. Until this aspect of negotiations are completed then every PR released will fall on deaf ears and be savaged by loyal investors and skeptics alike.
Then if a product does exist get it produced (with the funding secured)and released and then start talking about what we have and what it can do. To this end I'm confident these steps are well in train and only the uninformed amongst us are ignore to the facts myself included.
The reality is that whilst there are many of us who have invested various amounts that individually we are small fry. (I do hope to be corrected here). What counts now are those institutions which have the funds required willing to invest in the company.
It was unfortunate that funding was not secured prior to the hearing to enable a meaningful communique to the market which would have softened the fall on the back of an adverse ruling against SmartMetric.
As things stand at the present time there are many(Mr Market included) who continue to savage the company by claiming no products and a loss in the legal battle. It is difficult for SmartMetric to rebuff the criticism as they have very little to back up and support their claims.
This company has nothing it's a fake etc etc........... so the comments are made and the market swallows it up. Why wouldn't they?
In the whole scheme of things several more months it could be argued is a small amount of time to wait for release of a product compared to the the previous 10 years.
I suppose this point is debatable?
I am not angry or sad - The facts speak for themselves.
As an investor in Smartmetric for the past 7 years having accrued 2.7 million shares and having invested a large amount of money I am substantially in the red given a share price of 7 cents. I have no one else to blame but myself for my investment decisions.
I have a deep down desire to change the lives of family and friends. I want to donate to charities and help those people far less fortunate than me.
The desire to help others is paramount where my decision to invest in SmartMetric manifested itself some 7 years ago and my decision to continue investing. I want to make a positive difference to those people worse off than me and Randy.
I hope I get the chance.
Given what many of us don't know and how many of us are feeling underwhelmed at this time I would request for SmartMetric's next post to be the most dynamic and meaningful Press Release yet to be released in relation to the successful acquisition of necessary funds and a realistic date of product release.
Anything else is worthless................................
I would encourage those responsible to refrain from releasing any PR unless it contains meaningful and timely information.
LMU
Ps: As frustrated and concerned as I am about my future and my family's future and that of SmartMetric I don't have a choice but to remain resolute in my belief that SmartMetric will succeed with releasing products in the not too distant future and that I will succeed with sharing my good fortune with loved ones and those far less fortune than I.
Whilst the point has been debated in recent days with some strange remarks,it may prove beneficial if the management of SmartMetric were to seriously consider conducting an investor forum (similar to the one conducted 2 or so years ago)to enable investors to hear first hand from management and to address the issues which matter most. Management would know and understand that any investor forum would not be treated by those investors willing to attend or tune in as a place to vent their spleen but importantly to hear from the President and CEO about the true state of where the company is going and how it intends to get there.
I wish SmartMetric and my fellow investors the very best of luck.
OBP
Thanks for thinking of me.
No not me.
Post # 5350 BO.
If looking for PR's I immediately head to otcbb.com then type into symbol box Smme.
Everything you wish to know about the company including financial reports etc PR's are there.
LMU
M&B,
Well put.
Gee at these levels the thought must cross one's mind to purchase a few more!
I have been critical about the contents and repeated PR's however reading between the lines I was satisfied with the PR out overnight.
As gut wrenching as it is at the moment with where the share price is I'm reasonably confident as we learn more in coming weeks about an injection of finance leading to product release that the price will indeed stabilise and begin it's long march into more positive territory.
LMU
BO
I have drawn my own conclusions on the basis that once sufficient funds have been sought which realistically are required from institutional investor(s) then production would follow.
I am of the opinion that given the amount as I believe it to be required that whilst the private placement may well still be open that the amount required will need to come from other sources.
Whilst there are skeptics out there who question whether the company can produce anything - I am of the opinion it is funding that's required and product will follow.
This is just my opinion reading between the lines.
LMU
Ps: its been a tough week but keeping the faith.
BO
What I was implying is that monies raised via private placement by itself would appear to be insufficient enough to get to the point of production.
I am only assuming this to be the case given the apparent lack of financing required from institutional investors to get it over the line.
LMU
A point that I intended to make in my earlier post was the fact of given how quickly a decision came down from the Appeals court affirming the lower courts decision was breathtaking.
Clearly it points to the fact that Patrick Bright might as well have remained in the wrong courtroom last Friday.
It's apparent the Appeals court - Judge Hughes and co had already made their decision prior to Fridays hearing and were going through the process.
2 years ago during the appeals hearing for contactless cards it took the court some 4 weeks to reach their decision. This time it took less than 48 hoursz
Patrick Bright it would seem has wasted a large amount of his time and his firms money since the decision came down last September formulating the case presented in the Appeals court last Friday.
LMU
bb1
It poses an interesting question doesn't it?
Perhaps OTM was right when they stated
"The one thing investors have to prepare themselves for is the possibility that no one is breaching the 464 patent".
We shall have to wait and see........................ I can't help but believe there still remains some twists and turns left yet.
In relation to your remarks
"Let's get on with the card production and circulation ... that's why we invested in SMME anyway!!!"
If only it was that easy.
The company has been reliant for the majority of its funding via private placement for the best part of 10+ years. This appears to have dried up?
It has proven difficult to attract funds from institutional investors, one reason I suspect may be the fact of Ms Hendrick's unwillingness to give up control of a part of the company.
Management and long term investors would have been hopeful that a ruling in favour of the company would have contributed to providing the funds necessary to physically produce cards. Alas this appears no longer be the case. At least in the right here and now anyway.
News out overnight following the Court's ruling still only mentions Marketing. There is no mention of producing.
We are all only too aware that timelines for release of products have during the course of the last several years blown out to the point where many of us have grown increasingly skeptical whether SmartMetric has the ability to release anything.
Release of any product is subject to the company obtaining financing. In the press release dated the 12th August it states
"to produce an initial target of 50 million cards over the coming 12 to 18 months."
Unless there is funding then there can be no products.
I have always respected the level of confidentiality in relation to the legal matters which have gone on these past 4+ years and an inability by management to openly discuss the case however I feel we are entitled to be informed whether or not funds have been secured from institutional investors to enable production.I'm pretty sure there are few individuals left who are willing and able to invest via private placement to provide the funds required.
There can be no denying there are investors out there like me who initially invested in the belief of the technology who were willing to invest more money with the prospect of a possible victory in its legal pursuit who now find themselves in the red unable and unwilling to invest anymore.
It is these people who are owed a genuine explanation as to where funds are coming from and a genuine time frame regarding release and not fairy floss Press Releases.
We loyal investors in what is still and remains an R&D company are real people who are the most "disappointed" and struggling for answers.
LMU
Ps: Nuts & Bolts. No I am not a lawyer. I am a simple professional who like many people decided to invest a considerable amount of money who are now hurting like Hell.
Thanks OBP
Randy and I have given everything and more to this.
We're in up to our necks.
This still has a way to run yet with plenty of twists and turns.
The fat lady hasn't sung yet.
The traders may rush the exits but I'm confident that as frustrating as it is the true believers will ride out the storm and eventually be rewarded.
LMU
Whilst I wait to hear from OBP I thought it worthwhile to refer to part of SmartMetric's legal argument referred to in Fridays hearing - "Centillion".
In documents filed to the Appeals court dated the 23rd December on page 35 it refers to amongst others Centillion. Others being Akamai.
I don't have the time to recite the contents in its entirety other than to quote part of the extract. "Neither Akamai nor Centillion,nor the other cases SJOrder cites,require the infringer to manufacture/make each element" it goes on further to say "defendants need only control,and benefit from use".
To highlight the importance of this point in SmartMetric's argument that V & MC control the process I have attached the following article to relate it to Centillion which Patrick Bright made the point of in his rebuttal in Fridays Hearing.
http://dailycaller.com/2014/05/05/patent-case-could-upset-international-law/
Each of us can form our own opinion of how Akamai V Limelight relates to SmartMetric v MasterCard & Visa and whether there are similarities.
Presentation of the facts or more to the point how they are argued in a court of law are one thing and we have been quick to praise or criticize counsel for this. I remain of the opinion that the lead judge (Hughes I believe) was not on top of his brief and consider the next several weeks will enable the team of judges to consider all of the facts presented prior to bringing down their judgement.
I am of the opinion that should the Appeals court formulate their decision strictly speaking on "points of law" then the judgement should favor the Appellant.
Repeated talks of settlement pre hearing was always premature and I suspect would more than likely only be considered should it be determined to go to a trial whereupon a jury is appointed.
We shall see.
LMU
OBP,
As we reflect on the status of the hearing and whether or not we believe SMME can or cannot win it's appeal and how well our legal counsel performed during the hearing I thought it pertinent to reflect on a previous comment contained in your post#5100.
I have found myself referring back to this post several times to reassure myself that regardless of people's opinions be they good or bad - for or against SMME that as stated the district court upheld that SMME are in control of a valid patent.
As N&B points to their post #5214 if it is not V or MC who control or have breached the patent then who does?
We know the argument being waged in the Court of Appeals is who controls the process which V & MC claim they do not.
Ultimately someone "Controls" the process. As long and as drawn out as the legal proceedings have been up to this point in time if there is a determination by the Appeals court that it is not V or MC then I would trust that as its narrowed down those ultimately responsible for the breach will be required to "bring to bare" for their actions. Further legal pursuits may follow.
This argument may well be for another day.
Valuing your comments and referring to your opening remarks in post 5100 I would be interested to know whether since Friday's hearing if you still remain optimistic of a positive outcome or whether your opinion has changed.
LMU
PR,
OK thanks.
I must confess my first reaction over the weekend upon listening (the first time) to the audio and learning that our lawyers were in the wrong location was one of extreme frustration.
These feelings were then only magnified when I felt counsel were well and truly on the back foot against a tirade from I assume it to have been Judge Hughes.
Since then I have listened to the audio a second time and have formulated something of a different opinion of how the hearing played out.
From the "get go" Patrick was bombarded by the male judge who I am assuming to be Judge Hughes. Whilst initially I felt Patrick may not have been on top of things I now feel it was indeed the lead judge who was not on top of their brief. It was I believe the female judges and one in particular who were indeed on top of their brief(s). I suspect this may well have been an orchestrated move on the part of the panel of judges.
I am comforted by the fact that (the)Chief Circuit Judge Prost is part of the panel of judges hearing our appeal.
I am fully aware of the number of years the matter has been before various courts and appeals and the many thousands of pages of submissions served by all parties.
This only serves to highlight how critical it is for all parties when it comes down to it that at best they have 15 minutes to present what has been in the making for the best part of 4 years.
It was Andy Warhol who said everybody has 15 minutes of fame.
Let us hope that the panel of judges take into account the full body of evidence presented by Patrick Bright during the previous 4 years as they make their ruling over the coming 4 weeks.
I am willing to admit that I may have harshly judged Patrick Bright somewhat prematurely and am prepared to give him the benefit of my initial doubt regarding Fridays hearing.
Like other long term investors who invested in the belief of the technology that SmartMetric professed to have developed that they now move forward on a platform of outlining how and when the supposed products will be released without delay.
LMU
Fridays PR
An extract of as follows
" Logical penetration"
Yes I bet there are a few amongst us who feel like this??
Sums up the days events I suspect.
LMU
PR
Can you please let the audience know given your decision to attend the hearing whether you turned up before Mr Bright to the correct court room knowing as we now do that he was in the wrong room.
How on God's earth could our legal counsel with so much riding on such an occasion fail to present at the correct court room.
Please tell me I'm over reacting.......
LMU