Brad, again, I think you accurately covered all the bases. Note EDIG has not asserted that the patent life cycle begins anew and. In fact, have admitted only future infringements of 774 can be contested. If they wanted to comfort shareholders they would have said " fortunately that future is the same as for a new patent."
2 years, future "infringements " only, a weakened patent, and a devestating Markman. If DM follows the assessment procedure outlined on their website for contingency decisions, there is no way 774 rises to the proper level at this point.
LL