Once the true identities of the Doe defendants are known, thefifth and final step is to elicit settlements from the allegedinfringers.68 As described above, these settlement offers will give the
defendants the opportunity to settle the case for a relativelyinexpensive fee.69 At the same time, the offer will remind thedefendant of the risks associated with appearing in court, including time, money, and reputation costs.70 If the alleged infringer agrees tothe settlement payment, the plaintiff will voluntarily dismiss that particular Doe from the lawsuit with prejudice.71