InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[sjratty]

I'm not going to debate you on this point. My final say - from someone who has in fact arbitrated cases - is that while you are correct that the arbitration process has started by Nokia's filing and IDCC's response, that process can be stayed (i.e., put on hold) by the arbitration panel if it believes it is useful to wait to see whether Nokia gets the docs. Indeed, the arbitration rules specifically permit the arbitration panel to shorten or lengthen the time frame as needed (don't let the language indicating it SHOULD move quickly fool you). Thus, at bottom, if the panel thinks the docs may be useful, it will stay the arbitration. IMO, the 2 most likely outcomes are (1) it will be stayed or (2) discovery on other matters will start and the panel will see whether the doc issue is resolved by the end of discovery. I think it is less likely the panel will proceed to a ruling without knowing whether Nokia can get the docs.