“The probability of Su’s success on appeal is in the single digits.”

US district Judge Lynn Hughes narrows down Nobu Su’s legal options.

“Su will not suffer irreparable harm. If he wins on appeal, the users of his technology can pay him a reasonable fee to compensate him for lost royalties.”

But then she gives him a slight reason to hope.

Su loses last-ditch bid to block sale of TMT vessels

“MCA experts advise that if a ship is in deep water then it will capsize and sink faster than you can use the equipment; it is also considered by MCA experts that if in shallow water the ship will rest on the bottom and there would be sufficient time to helicopter the necessary equipment...