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To: Jim Willie CB who wrote (1601)	8/13/1998 5:33:00 PM
From: SemiBull	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3813

<SemiTool lawsuit sounds like nuisance... probably looking for minor settlement to keep out of courts... cheap shot> Didn't NVLS proclaim the AMAT suit also meaningless. I wouldn't put in the "nuisance" category so quickly. Yes, I am a shareholder of SMTL, but I am also quite aware of negotiations that took place last year re a buyout. Patent claims and their interpretation arethe subject of both a judge (literal interpretation) and jury (doctrine of equivalents). I will try and review the patents in the next day or so, and I can exchange my thoughts with someone having insight on the Sabre Tool so we can come to our own conclusion. Having said this, don't be surprised if there is (a) a cash settlement; or (b) maybe a buyout again. Just one man's spin....SemiBull