" I am now accepting a no sale from IDCC so I will be better prepared for the news when it hits."
Well, that's sort of like telling yourself you have pancreatic cancer so you'll be prepared when the news hits.
II don't necessarily chose to go through my life expecting bad news so that I can be pleased when the good news comes my way.
I have more respect for you than you'll ever know, loop, but your sentiment seems very pessimistic and dour to me. You're always the " go-to" guy for me when a legal opinion is warranted, and I hope all of us longs come out great after all these many, tiring years.
Peace.