Indemnification may require a guilty verdict. For Arris (CommScope) to indemnify, a guilty jury verdict may be required, per the terms of their contract(s). And, just as important, then and only then, can they justify going after Cisco and others since found in violation of "Said" patents. Arris (CommScope) most definitely want to remain in good standing with their clients so it's my hope, they end-up buying the patents before merger. Probably at a discounted one-time "take-it or leave-it" offer. The acquisition buyout price gave Arris an additional billion-plus dollars or so. :-) Else, we could be going to trial. Also, looking forward to Cisco's response tomorrow (1/19/19)...? TGIF, Scruffer