"Nevertheless, Mr. Holmes is currently willing to resolve the case to bring the proceedings to a speedy and definite conclusion for all involved, " they said.
The case and others sure to follow will prove a definite distraction for Microsoft as it tries to remain a nimble competitor in this fast-changing marketplace, analysts agreed.
"Mr Holmes is currently willing to resolve the case to bring the proceedings to a speedy and definite conclusion for all involved, " the lawyers wrote in the motion, as reported by the Denver Post.