This is correct.  They only ask for a judgment that they do not infringe, not that the patent is invalid.  They may have done this b&#x2F;c 1) it&#x27;s cheaper; 2) they don&#x27;t want to pay for free-riding by others who will benefit from them taking out this patent; or 3) they want to file for an administrative agency review of the patent&#x27;s validity, which must be done before you seek such a ruling in court.