Nessco, Giant was better than shorty, Leprechaun, midget, peanut, microdot or nothing. Any new license adds to the validation of IDCC's IPR. Inspite of what MENS is trying to do.
They have 6 more weeks to fulfill their "early next year" projection. At least one more license has to be announced. You would think that the declaration of essential patents by the UK would help move the process along.