cgutjahr said "Somebody claiming that Escom/Gateway/Amiga Inc. never owned these rights would still have to prove that in court."
I think you've got that backwards. If Hyperion claimed you were using their code, they would have to present the proof that they own it and not you. They are the accuser. I would also say that somebody had better come up with some more documentation quick if the judge says that he can't see where Escom ever acquired the rights. cgutjahr also says " That's not the same as "you don't own these rights" or "there is no proof". " To me that is exactly what the judge is saying going by the papers in front of him.