We have a very big edge. The design capabilities [in the United States] are way ahead of the capabilities in China. But I'm not worried about today. I'm worried about 4-to-10 years from now.

It is a new century, and the United States is in a renaissance of coin design, ... This is a very historic moment. It marks the first time in 65 years that Americans will reach into their pockets and pull out newly designed nickels.

The United States is in a renaissance in coin design,

There's been an interest in design in general in the United States, maybe catching up with Europe.

The patent is related to making and selling things in the United States. But if you one master CD in the U.S. and the rest overseas, the master CD is very significant. The court can consider the effect of related activities outside the country. If as a result, the infringing company profited, it's settled law that you can get damages caused by that infringement.

There [are] absolutely no plans to file for bankruptcy. This is a $4 billion enterprise in the United States and it will remain in business serving clients despite defections.