Consortium example- acquiring IP
posted on
Dec 04, 2012 12:21AM
Not likely, probably. Though should our patents gain steam, like our chances on a "group" purchase similar to the Nortel deal. Maybe SNDK can buy into the Rockstar partnership and ALL acquire and cross-license our IP. Easier for CFOs to do that ROI when shared. I'm ready to be shocked, get the word out EDIG. ----------->
"The Rockstar Consortium, a group made up of some of the biggest and most powerful global names in tech, has finally received a green light from the Department of Justice to buy most of Nortel's patent portfolio for $4.5 billion that it won last year in an auction. The DOJ has been investigating the winners before giving thumbs up to the purchase. The companies involved, Apple, RIM, Sony, Microsoft and Ericsson,will be receiving 4,500 patents related to networking, internet and communications. Those using the technology covered in the patent without a license better beware because from the sounds of it, Rockstar plans on being diligent about getting paid royalties for the technology."