Apple would be inclined to let it go if: 1) They have no intention of making a ring; 2) They think it’ll handicap other ring makers such as Samsung and Oura; 3) It’ll test the American market for Liquidmetal and people’s response to it as a material (from a marketing perspective_do they care?), and 4) If it helps develop and strengthen the Liquidmetal manufacturing expertise, preparing them for truly huge jobs. Personally I think all four are the case.