Quarterhill Inc (QTRHF)

[revlis]

WiLAN Subsidiary Enters Agreement With RPX

10/08/2014
OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Oct. 8, 2014) - Top intellectual property licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASDAQ:WILN), today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of WiLAN has entered into an agreement with RPX Corporation.

The terms of the agreement are confidential.

http://www.wilan.com/news/news-releases/news-release-details/2014/WiLAN-Subsidiary-Enters-Agreement-With-RPX/default.aspx

[revlis]

WiLAN Subsidiary Enters License Agreement with Nautilus Hyosung

10/06/2014
OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Oct. 6, 2014) - Top intellectual property licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASDAQ:WILN), today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company has granted Nautilus Hyosung America Inc. ("Nautilus Hyosung") a license to certain patents related to networking capabilities of non-standard devices. WiLAN secured the rights to license the patents through a licensing partnership agreement executed in April 2014.

The consideration to be paid by Nautilus Hyosung to WiLAN and all other terms of the license agreement are confidential.

http://www.wilan.com/news/news-releases/news-release-details/2014/WiLAN-Subsidiary-Enters-License-Agreement-with-Nautilus-Hyosung/default.aspx

[revlis]

WiLAN Subsidiary Enters License with Mastercard

10/03/2014
OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Oct. 3, 2014) - Top intellectual property licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN)(NASDAQ:WILN), today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company has granted Mastercard Corporation ("Mastercard") a license to certain U.S. patents that relate to networking capabilities of non-standard devices. WiLAN secured the rights to license the patents through an agreement executed in April 2014.

The consideration to be paid by Mastercard to WiLAN and all other terms of the license agreement are confidential.

http://www.wilan.com/news/news-releases/news-release-details/2014/WiLAN-Subsidiary-Enters-License-with-Mastercard/default.aspx

[revlis]

WiLAN Provides Litigation Update

10/01/2014
OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Oct. 1, 2014) - Top intellectual property licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASDAQ:WILN) today provided an update on ongoing litigation.

On December 6, 2012, WiLAN announced that the company had commenced litigation against Apple Inc. ("Apple"), HTC Corporation ("HTC") and Sierra Wireless Inc. ("Sierra Wireless") claiming infringement of WiLAN's U.S. Patent Nos. 8,315,640 and 8,311,040, related to LTE technologies.

To date, two of the three defendants, HTC and Sierra Wireless, have signed license and settlement agreements to resolve this litigation. The litigation, involving remaining defendant, Apple, is being tried in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.

Earlier this year, WiLAN moved for summary judgment on invalidity claims. In addition, Apple moved for summary judgment on invalidity and non-infringement defenses. WiLAN has been advised that Judge Dana M. Sabraw has issued a ruling today that grants Apple's motion for summary judgment.

WiLAN is currently reviewing the ruling with trial counsel, McKool Smith. The case remains before the courts and it is WiLAN's policy to not provide commentary on cases that are before the courts.

WiLAN has an additional case in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California involving Apple related to the infringement of 5 LTE-related patents.

http://www.wilan.com/news/news-releases/news-release-details/2014/WiLAN-Provides-Litigation-Update/default.aspx

[cabbieJBJ]

WiLAN Subsidiary Enters License With Union Wireless



09/30/2014





OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Sept. 30, 2014) - Top intellectual property licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASDAQ:WILN), today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company has granted Union Wireless a license to certain patents related to the management of wireless cellular phone services, including current generation LTE networks.

"Union Wireless is the third U.S. carrier to recognize the value of our network management technologies," said Jim Skippen, President & CEO. "This program continues to make good progress and we look forward to negotiating additional license agreements in the future."

The consideration to be paid by Union Wireless to WiLAN and all other terms of the license agreement are confidential

[saorsa]

Good to see the medical patent portfolio is starting to generate revenue already.

[cabbieJBJ]

WiLAN Subsidiary Enters License Agreement with Stryker
Stryker license represents WiLAN’s first in medical field


OTTAWA, Canada – September 29, 2014 – Top intellectual property licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN), today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company has granted Stryker Corporation (“Stryker”) a license to certain patents related to medical stent technology. WiLAN secured the rights to license the patents through an agreement executed in June 2014.

“We are pleased that Stryker has signed this license,” said Jim Skippen, President & CEO. “This license agreement demonstrates our ability to develop and execute licensing programs in new markets such as medical technologies. It also demonstrates our ability to generate timely results for our partners.”

The consideration to be paid by Stryker to WiLAN and all other terms of the license agreement are confidential.

[xanada]

WiLAN Subsidiary Enters License Agreement with Asurion

OTTAWA, Canada – September 29, 2014 – Top intellectual property licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN), today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company has granted Asurion LLC (“Asurion”) a license to certain patents related to data device security. WiLAN secured the rights to license the patents through a licensing partnership agreement executed in August 2013.

The consideration to be paid by Asurion to the WiLAN and all other terms of the license agreement are confidential. All litigation between the parties will be dismissed.

About WiLAN
WiLAN, founded in 1992, is a leading technology innovation and licensing company. WiLAN has licensed its intellectual property to over 285 companies worldwide. Inventions in our portfolio have been licensed by companies that manufacture or sell a wide range of communication and consumer electronics products including 3G and 4G handsets, Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, Wi-Fi and broadband routers, xDSL infrastructure equipment, cellular base stations and digital TV receivers. For more information: www.wilan.com.

[xanada]

Wi-LAN USA, Inc. et al v. Apple Inc. Doc 261 (from 2Gorgeous)

ORDER Re: Oral Argument. There are several motions scheduled for hearing on September 26, 2014. The Court requests oral argument on the parties motions for summary judgment only. Oral argument on the other motions is unnecessary at this time. The Court also requests a status on Apple's pending motion to dismiss in Case Number 14cv1507, i.e., whether Apple wishes to withdraw the motion in light of Judge Wilkens ruling or whether the Court should proceed with a ruling. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 9/25/2014.(aef)


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6wlv8SOvqLOSmpoNURtSGI3ZzA/edit?usp=sharing

[xanada]

WiLAN and Allied Telesis Sign License Renewal

OTTAWA, Canada – September 25, 2014 – Top intellectual property licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN), today announced that the company and Allied Telesis Inc. (“Allied Telesis”) have signed a patent license renewal agreement pursuant to which Allied Telesis receives multi year running royalty licenses to certain wireline and wireless technologies. The consideration to be paid by Allied Telesis to WiLAN and all other terms of the renewal agreement are confidential.

WiLAN first signed licenses with Allied Telesis in October 2008. Allied Telesis is a world class leader in delivering IP/Ethernet network solutions to the global marketplace. For more information on Allied Telesis, please visit www.alliedtelesis.com.

[xanada]

Wi-LAN USA, Inc. et al v. Apple Inc. Doc 260 (from 2Gorgeous)


ORDER denying 233 F Joint Motion to Reschedule Mandatory Settlement Conference. Due to the Court's unavailability on October 17, 2014, the parties' motion is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major on 9/23/2014. (aef)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6wlv8SOvqLOcmZiNUNtZzdqbEk/edit?usp=sharing

[xanada]

WiLAN Renews Wireless License with Grace Digital

OTTAWA, Canada – September 22, 2014 – Top intellectual property licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN), today announced that the Company and Grace Digital Inc. (“Grace Digital”) have renewed a patent license agreement pursuant to which Grace Digital receives a multi year running royalty license to certain wireless technologies. The consideration to be paid to WiLAN and all other terms of the agreement are confidential.

WiLAN first signed a patent license agreement with Grace Digital in the second quarter of 2008. Founded in San Diego, CA in 2007, Grace Digital is an innovator in the world of internet radios and leading manufacture of a wide variety of award-winning wired and wireless home audio solutions. For more information on Grace Digital, please visit www.gracedigital.com.

[xanada]

Wi-LAN USA, Inc. et al v. Apple Inc. Doc 218 (from 2Gorgeous)


ORDER granting 193 F Joint Motion to Modify the Pretrial Schedule. The Court, having considered the parties Joint Motion to Modify the Pretrial Schedule, and finding good cause, hereby GRANTS the Motion and extends certain deadlines as follows: Last day for Meetings of Counsel is September 26, 2014. Last day for Wi-LAN to serve its portion of the Final Pretrial Conference Order is October 3, 2014. Last day to lodge final pretrial conference order, including written objections, if any, to Rule 26(a)(3) pretrial disclosures and a statement to be read to the jury, is October 10, 2014. Signed by Judge Dana M. Sabraw on 9/15/2014. (aef)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6wlv8SOvqLOUzQtejdYUzc3LTg/preview?usp=sharing

[xanada]

WiLAN to Present at Cantor Fitzgerald Technology Conference

OTTAWA, Canada – September 16, 2014 – Top licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN), today announced that the company will present at the Cantor Fitzgerald Technology Conference being held at the St. Andrew’s Club & Conference Centre, Toronto, ON. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 1:30 pm Eastern Time. Presenting from management will be Shaun McEwan, Chief Financial Officer.

[xanada]

WiLAN Subsidiary Acquires Smart Meter Portfolio

OTTAWA, Canada – September 16, 2014 – Top licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN), today announced that a subsidiary has acquired a portfolio of patents that relate to technology used in Smart Meters that are deployed in the energy market.

“This new partnership, our 30th and second in the energy market, is part of our ongoing effort to increase the number of portfolios that we can license to generate revenue,” said Jim Skippen, President & CEO.

All terms of the agreement are confidential.

[revlis]

WiLAN Enters into License Agreement with Wincor

09/15/2014
OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Sept. 15, 2014) - Top licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN)(NASDAQ:WILN), today announced that the Company's subsidiary, Open Network Solutions Inc. ("ONS"), has entered into a license agreement with Wincor Nixdorf International GmBH and Wincor Nixdorf Inc. (collectively, "Wincor"). The licensed patents relate to networking capabilities of non-standard devices.

"The licenses announced today with Wincor and earlier with Philips, demonstrate that the market is recognizing the value of the ONS patent portfolio," said Jim Skippen, President & CEO. "Since we entered this licensing partnership less than five months ago, our team has developed and implemented a program that has secured multiple licenses and started to generate revenu

http://www.wilan.com/news/news-releases/news-release-details/2014/WiLAN-Enters-into-License-Agreement-with-Wincor/default.aspx

[xanada]

Apple Inc. v. WI-LAN Inc., et al (from 2Gorgeous)


ORDER by Judge Claudia Wilken GRANTING IN PART DEFENDANTS' ( 25 F , 26 F ) MOTIONS TO SEVER, TRANSFER, AND DISMISS. (ndr, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/11/2014)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6wlv8SOvqLOQVpkMjdnXzBlckk/edit?usp=sharing

25F
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6wlv8SOvqLORzZiYUdmSkVzTXc/preview

26F
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6wlv8SOvqLOSFJjQW1TVEswbkE/preview

[xanada]

WiLAN to Present at CIBC 13th Annual Eastern Institutional Investors Conference

OTTAWA, Canada – September 11, 2014 – Top licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN), today announced that the company will present at the CIBC 13th Annual Eastern Institutional Investors Conference being held at the Le Centre Sheraton Montreal, Montreal, QC. The presentation will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 10:35 am Eastern Time. Presenting from management will be Shaun McEwan, Chief Financial Officer.

[xanada]

WiLAN’s President & CEO, Jim Skippen, was interviewed yesterday by the online investment and finance publication, The Wall Street Analyzer.

The interview can be listened to by accessing the link below.

http://wallstreetanalyzer.com/wilan-inc-nasdaqwilntsxwin-ceo-interview/

The interview is approximately 15 minutes in length and is scheduled to be available for two business days.

[xanada]

Apple Must Fight Wi-Lan Patent Invalidity Suit In 2 Courts


Share us on: By Beth Winegarner
Law360, San Francisco (September 04, 2014, 7:49 PM ET) -- The Oakland federal judge overseeing Apple Inc.'s bid to invalidate Wi-LAN Inc. data transmission patents granted Wi-Lan's motion Thursday to ship the tech giant's claims to a San Diego federal court to join a related suit, but said he will hang onto Apple's claims against patents of a Wi-Lan subsidiary.

U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken agreed with Wi-LAN's motion to sever and transfer Apple's declaratory judgment suit to U.S. District Court Judge Dana Sabraw, who has been overseeing Wi-Lan's patent suit against Apple for the past 18..

http://www.law360.com/articles/574113/apple-must-fight-wi-lan-patent-invalidity-suit-in-2-courts

[cabbieJBJ]

it's in Exhibit 1

[saorsa]

Zacks just upgraded WILN from 3 to 2 (hold to buy) today.

[xanada]

WiLan's response to Apple....I like the comment prior to conclusion!!!

https://docs.rpxcorp.com/lits/161/98801/casdce-446296.pdf?Signature=Z0%2FoNbY%2FzXX3AwSgclUDfotS7GY%3D&Expires=1408472781&AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAI2UWKALIEYBVOKDA

Apple’s decision to “jump the gun” and commence a preemptive action against Wi-LAN in the Northern District of California cannot override the principles of

judicial efficiency and economy. In re Vistaprint Ltd., 628 F.3d 1342, 1346 (Fed. Cir.

2010) (noting that “courts have consistently held that judicial economy plays a paramount role in trying to maintain an orderly, effective, administration of justice.”).

There is simply no justification for blessing the inefficiency Apple demands and condoning Apple’s forum shopping.



IV. CONCLUSION

For the foregoing reasons, Wi-LAN respectfully requests that the Court deny Apple’s motion to dismiss.

Dated: August 18, 2014 Respectfully submitted,

MCKOOL SMITH, P.C.

PATTERSON LAW GROUP, APC

[saorsa]

Ok, thanks.

Yes, I saw that report, $7 PT will be nice if it can hit it in the next 12 months. Missed the bit in the report when I first read it where it gave the court dates.

[cabbieJBJ]

It's in Nov2014. I'm not sure of the exact date, but you can register (free) on the RPX site and access dockets.

Here is a recent analyst report that you might find interesting:

http://www.globalmci.com/reports/wi-lan-inc-07312014.pdf

[saorsa]

Is there any update on when the apple court case should happen?

[cabbieJBJ]

The benefits of WILN's IP diversification strategy...

I am so happy to see WILN diversifying its IP. The perils of being a one trick pony can be seen today with VRNG -75% after losing to GOOG at the CAFC.

[cabbieJBJ]

WiLAN Subsidiary Acquires Orthopedic Patent Portfolio from Hospital for Special Surgery



08/14/2014





OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Aug. 14, 2014) - Top licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN)(NASDAQ:WILN), today announced that a subsidiary has acquired a global portfolio of more than 30 patents and applications related to orthopedic technologies from Hospital for Special Surgery ("HSS"). Founded in 1863, HSS is considered the leading hospital specializing in orthopedic surgery and serves patients from 105 countries worldwide.

"We are very pleased to have partnered with Hospital for Special Surgery, a truly world-class research hospital," said Jim Skippen, President & CEO. "We see a great opportunity to help medical researchers and companies receive fair compensation from the commercialization of their valuable technologies."

[cabbieJBJ]

Two more renewals...Good! Assuming the renewals are for more money than the initial licenses, Q3 may blow the doors off the barn.

[revlis]

WiLAN and Aluratek Renew Wireless Technology License Agreement

OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Aug. 14, 2014) - Top licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN)(NASDAQ:WILN), today announced that Aluratek, Inc. ("Aluratek") and WiLAN have signed a patent license renewal agreement pursuant to which Aluratek receives a multi-year running royalty license to certain wireless technologies. Terms of the renewal agreement are confidential.

WiLAN first signed a patent license agreement with Aluratek in the first quarter of 2009. Aluratek, founded in 2006, is headquartered in Irvine, California. Aluratek offers a range of consumer electronic products including Bluetooth audio products, mobile power and charging products and USB video products. For more information on Aluratek, please visit www.aluratek.com.

WiLAN also announced the renewal of a license agreement for Wi-Fi-related technologies, signed in the first quarter of 2009, by an undisclosed licensee. The identity of the licensee and terms of the renewal agreement are confidential.

http://www.wilan.com/news/news-releases/news-release-details/2014/WiLAN-and-Aluratek-Renew-Wireless-Technology-License-Agreement/default.aspx

[xanada]

Good week to be a long....Ralph Garcia update....


http://www.globalmci.com/reports/wi-lan-inc-08082014.pdf

some exerpts...


WIN UPDATE; RECENT RENEWALS AND LITIGATION

? EVENTS This week WIN announced the signing of patent license renewal agreements with Aten Technology ("Aten"; 6277.TW, Not Rated) and Motion Computing (Private). WIN also recently won a ruling at the US Court of Appeals in Texas versus Ericsson (ERIC-US, Not Rated).

? IMPLICATIONS Positive. WIN is re-signing companies with multi-year agreements that are expiring and we expect that other companies with expiring agreements will also be signing renewals in the near term. Recent licensing agreements and settlements between other technology companies should bode well for WIN’s litigation versus Apple (AAPL-US, Not Rated) that is scheduled for later this year.

? CATALYSTS Near term: We look for the signing of new licensing deals across the patent portfolio (wireless, digital TV, semis, medical, automotive); divesting of non-core patents to generate revenue. Long term: WIN has the ability to acquire new patent portfolios and sign new partnerships with large multinationals (MNCs); leverage existing partnerships and new portfolios across new geographies and emerging technologies; and increase the dividend.

? VALUATION On our 2015E estimates, WIN trades at an EV/Sales of 2.1x and an EV/EBITDA of 3.6x versus its comparables trading at 3.2x and 10.5x, respectively. The stock is cheap, and pays a 5.4% dividend while you wait for licensing deals to be signed.

Thesis: Wi-LAN has 280+ licensees of the Company’s patent portfolio of over 4,000 patents covering wireless and wireline access, digital TV and display, semiconductors, medical devices, and cloud computing. WIN also has formed partnerships with companies to jointly license new technologies. The Company has a seasoned management team and a strong balance sheet to support a litigation strategy, if required.

...........................................

Rating = Strong Buy with $7.00 target....

[xanada]

WiLAN to Present at Canaccord Genuity 34th Annual Growth Conference

OTTAWA, Canada – August 7, 2014 – Top licensing company, Wi-LAN Inc. (“WiLAN”) (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN), today announced that WiLAN will present at the Canaccord Genuity 34th Annual Growth Conference being held at the InterContinental Hotel, Boston, MA. The presentation will take place on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time. Presenting from management will be Jim Skippen, President & CEO.

[xanada]

WiLAN and Motion Computing Renew Wireless Technology License Agreement


OTTAWA, Canada – August 7, 2014 – Top licensing company, Wi-LAN Inc. (“WiLAN”) (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN), today announced that Motion Computing, Inc. (“Motion”) and WiLAN have signed a patent license renewal agreement pursuant to which Motion receives a multi-year running royalty license to certain wireless technologies. Terms of the renewal agreement are confidential.

WiLAN first signed a patent license agreement with Motion in the first quarter of 2008.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, Motion Computing is a global leader in integrated mobile technologies for vertical markets including utilities, healthcare, construction, public safety, and retail. With a complete lineup of ruggedized tablet PCs, accessories, software and wireless infrastructure, Motion empowers mobile workers at the point of service.

[xanada]

WiLAN and Aten Renew Wireless Technology License Agreement


OTTAWA, Canada – August 6, 2014 – Wi-LAN Inc. (“WiLAN” or the “Company”) (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN) today announced that Aten Technology, Inc. (“Aten”) and WiLAN have signed a patent license renewal agreement pursuant to which Aten receives a multi-year running royalty license to certain wireless technologies. Terms of the renewal agreement are confidential.

WiLAN first signed a patent license agreement with Aten in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Aten is a leading manufacturer of KVM(keyboard/video/mouse) switches in addition to remote management, LCD consoles, video and data connectivity solutions. The company's product line supports a range of data center, desktop and digital signage environments serving enterprise, government, SME and SOHO customers. Aten has offices in California and New Jersey as well as Taiwan, Belgium, Korea, Japan, China and United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.aten.com

[xanada]

LG and WiLan to arbitration....from 2gorgeous


1.

LG Electronics, Inc. and LG Electronics USA, Inc., Plaintiffs v. Wi ...

New York Law Journal (registration)-Aug 1, 2014

Wi-LAN moves to compel arbitration. For the reasons that follow, Wi-LAN's motion to compel arbitration is granted and the case is dismissed.

[postyle]

Federal Circuit: WILN vs ERIC/ALU/Sony

CAFC affirms the judgment of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, No. 10-CV-0521.

CAFC rules the judgment of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, No. 12-CV-23569 is REVERSED and REMANDED.

http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/images/stories/opinions-orders/13-1485.Opinion.7-30-2014.1.PDF

[cabbieJBJ]

WiLAN Reports Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results

Company reports third straight quarter of adjusted earnings exceeding $16 million

, CANADA--(Marketwired - Jul 30, 2014) - Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN" or the "Company") (WIN.TO)(WILN) today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 ended June 30, 2014. All financial information in this press release is reported in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

Second Quarter 2014 Highlights
•Revenues of $25.7 million, exceeding guidance of $19.4 million by 32%.
•Adjusted earnings* of $16.6 million, or 14 cents per basic share, exceeding guidance of between $9.4 million and $10.5 million by nearly 60%.
•GAAP earnings of $5.6 million or 5 cents per basic share.
•Announced 25% increase to quarterly dividend.
•Signed license agreements for wireless technology with Nokia Networks and Archos S.A.
•Entered license agreement with Sony Corporation related to television technology.
•Secured license agreements for network management technology with two U.S. wireless carriers.
•Signed significant partnership with industry leading memory company.
•Diversified business with licensing partnerships in the automotive, data networking, irrigation and medical technology markets.
•U.S. Patent Office and U.S. District Court confirm validity of WiLAN's 802 patent, which was at issue in the Apple case.
•Returned $4.3 million to shareholders in dividend payments.

"In the second quarter, we made significant progress in our ongoing efforts to increase the profitability and diversification of our business," said Jim Skippen, President & CEO. "Strong revenues, driven in part by signed license agreements with Nokia Networks and Sony, and the control of litigation expenses, contributed to the third straight quarter of positive GAAP earnings and adjusted earnings exceeding 55 percent of revenue."

Added Skippen, "Licensing partnerships signed recently have established WiLAN in many new markets including the automotive, data networking, medical and semiconductor markets. In particular, we are very excited about the quality and value of a patent portfolio that a WiLAN subsidiary acquired from an industry leading memory company in the second quarter. We are very pleased that the U.S. Patent Office, after conducting reexam proceedings at the urging of certain defendants in our cases, has confirmed the validity of WiLAN's 802 patent. The 802 patent was filed by the founders of WiLAN and has been licensed to many parties."

Eligible Dividend

The Board of Directors has declared an eligible dividend of CDN $0.05 per common share to be paid on October 3, 2014 to shareholders of record on September 12, 2014.

Full release: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/wilan-reports-second-quarter-2014-103000809.html

[cabbieJBJ]

Adapt IP Ventures and WiLAN Partner to Monetize Patent Portfolio

Wireless Technologies Represented by the Patent Portfolio Range From Networking (LTE, WiMAX, Whitespace Management) to Video Distribution



RALEIGH, N.C., July 29, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adapt IP Ventures LLC announces new patent brokerage partnership with Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN") (WIN.TO) (WILN) focused on monetizing a valuable communications and networking patent portfolio. The patent portfolio will offer the acquirer an opportunity to further develop this significant asset to complement a buyer-specific technology roadmap.

"We are excited about our partnership with WiLAN and we believe this substantial patent portfolio will be of considerable interest to technology companies focused improving network access and multimedia delivery across a wide range of wireless technologies," stated Grant Moss of Adapt IP Ventures.

"With a high success rate in closing sale transactions and significant experience marketing a variety of portfolios, including telecommunications and video distribution technologies, to both product and non-product companies, Adapt IP is a strong partner for WiLAN," said Jim Skippen, President & CEO, WiLAN. "We look forward to working with Adapt IP on the sale of this portfolio and potentially additional assets in the future."

Summary of Assets for Sale:
• 150+ patent assets including international patent filings
• 26 patent families
• Numerous patent families are currently under development and being prosecuted
• Forward citations from companies including: Marvel, Nokia, Huawei, Microsoft, Google, Ericsson, Rockstar Bidco and Vishay

Technologies Applicable to:
• Wireless spectrum management / sensing
• Wireless distribution of data and/or video
• Long Term Evolution (LTE), WiMAX, E911, OFDM, whitespace management and Femtocells
• Television / video distribution including location-based management and delivery
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• GPS-based network synchronization
• Data distribution in home networks and home gateways

Please contact Grant Moss of Adapt IP Ventures if you have interest in receiving additional information regarding these offerings -- [e-mail].

About Adapt IP Ventures, LLC

Adapt IP Ventures is a patent brokerage firm that provides advisory services to assist innovative firms in selling and extracting value from their patents. Knowing that each transaction can be unique, Adapt IP Ventures focuses on creating and executing custom strategies for each engagement to successfully evaluate, build, sell, and license patents and other intellectual property assets. www.adaptipventures.com

About WiLAN

WiLAN, founded in 1992, is a leading technology innovation and licensing company. WiLAN has licensed its intellectual property to over 285 companies worldwide. Inventions in our portfolio have been licensed by companies that manufacture or sell a wide range of communication and consumer electronics products including 3G and 4G handsets, Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, Wi-Fi and broadband routers, xDSL infrastructure equipment, cellular base stations and digital TV receivers. For more information: www.wilan.com.

Source: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/adapt-ip-ventures-wilan-partner-185354020.html

[saorsa]

Good find.

I'm looking forwards to the earnings report on 30th to see how recent agreements have improved revenue.

[revlis]

WiLAN Enters into License Agreement with Philips

07/23/2014
OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - July 23, 2014) - Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN" or the "Company") (TSX:WIN)(NASDAQ:WILN) today announced that the Company's subsidiary, Open Network Solutions Inc., has entered into a license agreement with Koninklijke Philips N.V. and Philips Electronics North America Corporation. The licensed patents relate to networking capabilities of non-standard devices.

"WiLAN acquired these patents through a licensing partnership that we signed in April of this year," said Jim Skippen, President & CEO. "I am pleased with the early progress that we are making in this program."

The remaining terms of the license agreement are confidential.

http://www.wi-lan.com/news/news-releases/news-release-details/2014/WiLAN-Enters-into-License-Agreement-with-Philips/default.aspx

[xanada]

WiLAN to Announce Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results

OTTAWA, Canada – July 23, 2014 – Wi-LAN Inc. (“WiLAN” or the “Company”) (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN) will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014 on July 30, 2014.

Following the release of its second quarter 2014 financial results, WiLAN will host a conference call and audio webcast with Jim Skippen, CEO and Shaun McEwan, CFO at 10:00 AM Eastern Time the same day.

Calling Information
A live audio webcast will be available at
http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=172942
• To access the call from Canada and U.S., dial 1.877.407.0782 (Toll Free)
• To access the call from other locations, dial 1.201.689.8567 (International)

Replay Information
The call will be available at http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=172942
and accessible by telephone until 11:59 PM ET on October 30, 2014.
Replay Number (Toll Free): 1.877.660.6853
Replay Number (International): 1.201.612.7415
Conference ID #: 13585851

[cabbieJBJ]

Wilan sub files suit against BMW for adaptive headlights.

COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against BMW of North America LLC - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. - filed by Adaptive Headlamp Technologies Inc.

Source: RPX tracking site (http://www.rpxcorp.com/). People can sign up, create alerts, etc.

I like the diversification. It's the Acacia model on partnerships, but with a solid base of long term revenue producing agreements on Wilan owned IP. Patience will be rewarded imo.

[revlis]

LG Must Arbitrate With Wi-LAN In TV Patent Suit
Share us on: By Kat Greene

Law360, Los Angeles (July 21, 2014, 9:05 PM ET) -- LG Electronics Inc. will have to face technology patent licensing company Wi-LAN Inc. in arbitration in a dispute over whether certain LG television models infringe patents it doesn’t own, a New York federal judge ruled Monday.

LG, fending off a lawsuit originally launched in Florida, argued that U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams shouldn’t send the dispute into arbitration, in part because Wi-LAN was the first to bring the suit to federal court instead of triggering arbitration over the alleged infringement, according to court records.

http://www.law360.com/articles/559597/lg-must-arbitrate-with-wi-lan-in-tv-patent-suit

[cabbieJBJ]

I'm optimistic about Q2. There were two announced signings after guidance was given plus the reports/revenue that was received subsequent to guidance. In addition, I'm very interested in Q3 guidance, as it should give a read on the value of the Nokia renewal and the Sony signing.

A return-to-growth signal could do wonders for the SP.

[saorsa]

Agree, I also want to see the Q2 report before I decide to buy more.

[cabbieJBJ]

The market appears to be waiting for Q2 results and Q3 guidance so it can put value on these deals. The dividend increase is OK, but a return to a growth profile is what investors want to see. July 30th is the day.

[saorsa]

An article titled "Canadian firms primed for earnings growth" appeared in today's edition of the Globe and Mail newspaper. The article, which appears on page B13, ranks 20 Canadian companies showing positive earnings growth over several periods. WiLAN is ranked #2.
A link to the online version of the article is provided below.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/table-companies-showing-positive-earnings-growth-over-several-periods/article19532366/#dashboard/follows/

[revlis]

WiLAN and Sony Enter License Agreement

OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - July 10, 2014) - Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN" or the "Company") (TSX:WIN) (NASDAQ:WILN) today announced that the Company and Sony Corporation ("Sony") have entered into a multi-year license agreement related to WiLAN's portfolio of television technologies.

WiLAN's display and television patent portfolio includes patents covering various technologies including V-Chip parental control, display conversion and closed captioning technologies.

The agreement also includes certain 3D television technology developed by SENSIO Technologies Inc. ("SENSIO"). SENSIO's S2D Switch technology is exclusively available from WiLAN. All remaining terms of the license agreement are confidential.

http://www.wi-lan.com/news/news-releases/news-release-details/2014/WiLAN-and-Sony-Enter-License-Agreement/default.aspx

[xanada]

WiLAN Acquires Patents from an Industry Leading Memory Company

07/08/2014

OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - July 8, 2014) - Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN" or the "Company") (TSX:WIN)(NASDAQ:WILN) today announced that one of its subsidiaries has entered into an agreement with a global leader in non-volatile memory to acquire a portfolio of related patents used widely in electronic devices. Ownership of the patents has been transferred to a WiLAN subsidiary, which now has the exclusive right to license the acquired patents.

"We are very excited to have entered into an agreement with a global leader in non-volatile memory. We believe this portfolio contains many valuable patents covering various aspects of non-volatile memory and are optimistic that licensing this acquired portfolio will become an important contributor to the growth of our business," said Jim Skippen, President & CEO. "An increasing number of technology companies are selecting WiLAN as their licensing partner. We will continue to grow our base of future revenues by adding patent portfolios in new technology areas and markets."

[revlis]

WiLAN and Nokia Networks Sign License Agreement

OTTAWA, CANADA, Jul 7, 2014 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN" or the "Company") CA:WIN -0.30% WILN -0.92% today announced that WiLAN and Nokia Networks have signed a patent license agreement pursuant to which Nokia Networks receives a multi-year license to a broad portfolio of wireless patents used in a range of wireless infrastructure products offered by Nokia Networks.

WiLAN first signed a patent license agreement with Nokia Corporation in December 2006 related to WiLAN's then current patent portfolio. The patents licensed under this new agreement with Nokia Networks include patents related to CDMA, WCDMA, GSM, HSPA and 4G/LTE technologies.

Under a separate patent acquisition agreement between the parties also announced today, WiLAN will acquire from Nokia Networks a portfolio of patents with worldwide coverage related to various current and future wireless handset and infrastructure technologies. All other terms and conditions of the license and acquisition agreements are confidential.

"We are very pleased to have negotiated this license with Nokia Networks," said Jim Skippen, President & CEO. "It underscores the value of the technologies that we have added to our portfolio of wireless patents."

Skippen added, "Nokia has been at the forefront of the development and commercialization of wireless communication technology for decades. The acquired patents will add significant value to our wireless portfolio and we believe will aid in the signing of future licenses."

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/wilan-and-nokia-networks-sign-license-agreement-2014-07-07