But that's another big topic. On the negotiation and drafting side of licensing and technology transfer clearly a new wind is blowing, too, and LES deserves much credit for the improvement. And this new climate also leads to higher quid pro quos and royalties. Clearly the stakes are up. The validity and the value - that is a big factor when it comes to royalties.
Courts look at basic patents more favorably.
And you can enforce such patents more easily. It's a big talking point in license negotiations. And, conversely, also if patents have warts or weaknesses. But not all are applicable to each situation. Still, this enumeration of the 100 factors is a very handy checklist for negotiations.