Let me put all this nonsense to rest.
The suit is against WILLIAM R. CARTER, JR., an individual, TOO.
California State court is fine. Plus, moves faster and cheaper.
Moreover, Carter must hire a California licensed attorney to respond (at least that's my understanding) by Oct 3rd.
Deirdre has arbitration hearing on Oct 1st about "Sale" of patents to Carter anyway.
This should all be moot. There was no expiration so interest accumulates.
And, of course, stuff is in the hopper.