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Gman.
The bid is 18.09.
Fluke?
"Critical" is obviously my definition. But, as I recall, the evidence destroyed pertained to one of the main issues in dispute.
Do you believe IDCC lawyers would have taken and filed the deposition if they thought the judge would toss it?
Most believe that the Markman results and the deposition concerning destruction of critical evidence gives IDCC the edge.
Shouldn't these two issues weigh in favor of settlement?
Maybe so, Moose.
But a dedicated CTO would, IMO, be working 6 days a week, especially under the current circumstances.
His failure to move to KOP also indicates a lack of commitment to his job.
Lots of opinions. No facts. LOL.
Agree LC.
I worked for large companies for over 50 years, and no one was allowed to work 4 days a week, unless the situation was temporary, and for good reason.
If Merritt gave him a choice and he decided to leave, I'm not sure it was a loss, and neither does anyone on this board.
We've already got one million dollar baby who doesn't show up, which continually grinds my a$$.
Come on, Loop. Briancon wasn't a low-level geek.
After Howard's departure, he was the highest paid officer in the company, yet he failed to move to KOP after working for them for about 10 years. Smells like primma donna to me.
Add a four-day work week, where others must constantly work around his absence, and other employees wondering why he gets special treatment, and you have the makings of trouble.
I believe Merritt was behind this, and applaud any effort to get IDCC in ship-shape.
Bulldozer.
Now we know the rest of the (4 days a week) story.
Maybe that will change too.
If it is, let's get done with it.
Thanks.
Nice work, if you can get it.
He made more than Merritt, but couldn't quite cut 5 days a week.
Drrtl.
How did you find out he only worked 4 days a week, and do you know where his family lived?
MTS.
In my experience, most top level execs who leave on their own are unhappy with something: Either they don't like the company's direction, or believe they were unfairly passed over for promotion.
Briancon is a young man in his mid-forties, similiar to Merritt.
When Howard and RipCord were given the boot, he might have believed he was a better pick than Merritt.
Fact is, we don't know if he was outstanding, or just a second-best technology guy, who had reached his full potential.
Lindsay in the U.K. advises that the 3G trial has still not been scheduled.
There is no change in the October 31 date for 2G.
Once again, Nokia's market share slides in the Americas.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/051020/earns_finland_nokia.html?.v=5
Farnan can move if he's so inclined.
He tried this patent case three months after it was filed.
http://www.fr.com/practice/pdf/update5.pdf
Dave.
I emailed Lindsay in the U.K. on October 17, asking for an update on both lawsuits.
She wouldn't have seen it until yesterday morning.
I'll let everyone know when she responds.
I was merely pointing out that their addresses still show San Diego.
Don't get your water hot.
The information is available in the phone book.
Name ADVERTISEMENT Address Phone
Graham Avis Instant Background Check
www.intelius.com 13002 Maritime Pl
San Diego, CA
Add to Address Book, Map (858) 720-9889
Graham Avis Instant Background Check
www.intelius.com San Diego, CA
Add to Address Book, Map (858) 792-5342
PEOPLE SEARCH RESULTS 1 - 1 out of about 1.
Name Address Phone
Steven Morley Instant Background Check
www.intelius.com 10264 Caminito Rio Branco
San Diego, CA
Add to Address Book, Map (858) 271-8411
PEOPLE SEARCH RESULTS 1 - 1 out of about 1.
Mark Handzel Instant Background Check
www.intelius.com 4961 Manor Ridge Ln
San Diego, CA
Add to Address Book, Map (858) 509-9603
Quartzman.
One correction:
The 2G suit in the U.K. is scheduled for trial on October 31.
I'll be checking later this month for any change.
Ghors.
Actually, I was talking about jail time.
Wilful destruction of documents makes a mockery of the court system.
Ghors.
It would appear that the Lucent employee decided he'd better not lie in a deposition about destroying documents.
And since this destruction started after Tantivy filed the lawsuit, it could be a serious matter.
Do the "destructors" have any personal liability if this is proven to be deliberate?
L2V.
Could it be that IDCC believed Tantivy might hold the key to trigger 3G for both Ericy and Nokia (and by definition, Samsung), and made this acquisition as a defensive play?
If the rumors are true, Lucent has been a trigger for 3G infrastructure since 1999, and some time ago, Lucent admitted that Tantivy had valid patents that would need to be licensed.
L2V.
It's been a long time since so many investors bought more than 100 shares.
They kept coming back, time and again, even though there was no news to justify their actions.
Let's hope some have saved a little ammunition for later today.
L2V.
I thought the same thing.
But it looks like most of the action came from smaller investors, with just a few blocks, according to one poster.
?
SJR.
IMO, most of us thought we'd take a breather, and fall below $20, while hoping it would rise to $21.
But, thinking it will retrace is one thing, and saying it is another. Especially when you're in the cheerleading section.
Nonetheless, I for one, thank you for your many correct legal observations, which are totally separate from daily price action.
I thought you were talking about something new.
Come on, Dan.
What's the rest of the story?
Jim. Thanks.
That's what I thought.
Nice to see IDCC trump QCOM for a change.
Question.
Are these new customers licensed by QCOM?
L2V.
Funny how past victories come back to give us those warm, fuzzy feelings.
You must have wondered, as you were writing your proposal, whether it had a remote chance of ringing the bell. But you went ahead anyhow.
I'm still chuckling at the outcome.
Good for you!
Dan.
With more attornies joining the crowd, it looks like the 3 PM hearing on October 14 will last more than one or two hours.
Perhaps the judge will spend that time laying out the ground rules for a more extended hearing.
If Nokia loses, there has never been any doubt in my mind that it will appeal.
Although the 2G trial in the U.K. is still scheduled for October 31, there is no trial date for 3G.
The following exchange of emails was just received from "Lindsay", who is taking Sam Steven's place, while she's on maternity leave:
"Lindsay.
How's it going in jolly old England?
Scotland Yard did a fine job putting out the recent terrorist fire, which should help deter those who are thinking of doing the same thing in the future.
If you have a moment, would you mind checking for a trial date on the IDCC/Nokia lawsuit involving 3G (Third generation cell phones.)
We already know that the 2G lawsuit is scheduled for October.
Thanks in advance."
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
"Hi Frank,
Just about managed to avoid being blown up, I was on the train behind the one that got caught.
At the moment there is no date for this hearing although please keep checking as it may be fixed at anytime.
Lindsay
Columbus day is October 10.
We need to give the boyz till the end of the month to resolve Delaware, New York, Lucent, and the Samsung arbitration.
Sale.
Halloween!
Dan.
The reporter appears to wrong about Nokia in North America.
According to the recent article about increased sales, Nokia has seen gains in Europe and elsewhere. But they could do no better than "maintain" market share in NA.
When you hold one-third share in the world, there's something drastically wrong when you can't get more than 13% in the U.S.
The Pekka better get a move-on with new products in this country. And $800 phones won't cut it.
He would do well to forget the 3G fight with IDCC and get on with business.
Ed.
Re-read my post:
"Instead of Mighty Q, Motorola, Nokia or Ericy chairing this Task Group, it's none other than our own Brian Kiernan."
I was not talking about contributions. I was talking about who chaired the Task Group.
MTS.
The Pekka takes over in about two weeks, on October 1.
And he'd better keep a flock of lawyers at his right hand, with the following lawsuits still up in the air:
U.K., 2G.
U.K., 3G.
Delware 3G.
New York confirmation.
Breach of contract by Mighty Q.
Not to mention that little old man in Finland, who recently turned over his lawsuit to a commercial company.
Now I ask you. Is that any way to treat the new kid?
Ramoan.
You have a message on Yahoo.
L2V.
I wish I knew more about the technical aspects of WLAN.
But right now, I'm gonna take your word for it that little ole' IDCC trumped the boyz from Finland.
Moreover, they still have a few trump cards left, which should be played in the next 90 days.