This sort of set the standard or expectation for other infringers, don`t you think?
The 2nd paragraph offers a good explaination.
``The Fujitsu, Intel, AMD, HP and Casio licensing agreements set a strong precedent for more than 150 other high tech manufacturers that were notified in 2004 that they were infringing upon our patents and were invited to obtain appropriate licenses,`` Pohl noted.
``Our Licensing Program rewards first movers in their industry sectors with substantial discounts,`` said Mac Leckrone, President of Alliacense. ``By design, our licensing structure enables nimble and forward-thinking system manufacturers to disadvantage their competitors.`` He confirmed that Alliacense has contacted hundreds of system manufacturers around the globe, and that competition for early-round licensing berths in key market sectors has become intense.
