"not going to get anywhere near $500M " I agree, most like over a billion Here is why 5 years of past infringement 13 cable companies being sued Plus royalties going forward 10 million per year for past infringement is literally a joke but let's use that number to prove a point. 10 mil times 5 years times 13 cable companies 10 * 5 * 13 = 650 million Plus add royalties 650 million is 130 bags from Fridays close and remember I chose a tiny 10 million per year infringement penalty. This will be a settlement close to a billion plus royalties or a buyout over a billion.