InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[j70k]

Mschere-The companies you listed, to my understanding,do not have their own 3g ipr, and although this should be enough to establish that our patents are necessary to the operation of 3g,the major oems,that have their own 3g ipr,and can offset the cost by cross licensing,seem unwilling to break rank until a fair and reasonable rate is determined by an unbiased third party.Until this happens,we will continue to see a smoke screen of objections, like we are not sure that your declared patents are really essential,although they know that they are.Our dilemma is one of time, and the oems know this, so I just can't see anyone hurrying to license with IDCC until the nok/qcom dispute plays out.We already know first hand how stubborn the finns can be,so I expect them to use every means to force qcom to justify their rate demands and for a system to be in place to determine rates.I think we all were duped into thinking it would be different this time and that being on the standards board would give us the credibility to get deals done without litigation-and it has worked on all but those that have their own ipr.So, what event will move things along faster than litigation,in order for us to receive our rightful share of the market? All JMHO