This action makes me more optimistic about a comprehensive 2G/3G settlement with Nok than I have ever been before. I went from about 10% chance of settlement before to about 50% chance now, based on the strength and timing of this change in the lead personnel at IDCC.
I don't know about all this "now we can negotiate" baloney. The decision comes out on or before May 31. Do we think we did so bad that we now need to negotiate? Does anyone think nok is going to negotiate up. Wasn't but a day ago, many were satisfied to wait for the decision. Now we're all in a hurry to take as much as 50% less for a settlement. Think I'd rather wait for the decision. I don't see much company confidence in this move. JMO ... ... nic