Multiplying 300 by 400 we get the order-of-magnitude estimate that the system as a whole was threatened by around 100, 000 patents.

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In terms of the magnitude of analyst estimate trends, we are seeing all of the consensus estimates higher than they were 90 days ago for the current quarter as well as fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013.

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In terms of the magnitude of analyst estimate trends, we are seeing all of the consensus estimates higher than they were 90 days ago for the current and next quarters as well as fiscal 2011and fiscal 2012.

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This way you can estimate the magnitude.

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