1Q - Currently In Negotiations?

Infringement

"We are currently and are likely in the future to be subject to claims, negotiations or complex, protracted litigation in connection with the enforcement of our intellectual property rights." p.27
 
The great way that the English language can be constructed with various conjunctions and lists - there are many potential ways to read the information in a sentence.  At each juncture or list one can pick any of the items and read it with equal legitimacy.  ONE WAY - the SkunK believes this sentence can be read above is by just reading the underlined parts. 
 
We are currently subject to negotiations in connection with the enforcement of our intellectual property rights.
 
SkunK
 
I am NOT trying to start a rumor that we are in settlement negotiations.  However it appears that if we were - or will be - the sentence above in the 1Q just gave shareholders notice.
 
In the recent annual - the closest we had was this sentence.  Even more complex - but could be basically read the same?
 
"In connection with the enforcement of our own intellectual property rights, the acquisition of third-party intellectual property rights, or disputes relating to the validity or alleged infringement of third-party intellectual property rights, including patent rights, we are currently and may in the future be subject to claims, negotiations or complex, protracted litigation."