InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

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InterDigital Must Face Microsoft Antitrust Case, Judge Says
2016-04-13

Microsoft’s allegations that IDCC engaged in
anticompetitive conduct are “sufficient” for the case to
proceed, U.S. District Judge Richard Andrews said today.

* IDCC’s request to dismiss antitrust suit was denied
* MSFT claims IDCC made false promises that it would license
its 3G and 4G patents on fair and reasonable terms
* MSFT claims IDCC got its technology included in industry
standard then made excessive royalty demands and used
litigation to coerce settlements
* IDCC said Microsoft made allegations after buying Nokia’s
handset business, other courts have rejected similar claims
* IDCC said Microsoft just doesn’t want to pay any royalties