InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

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gio, if we assume that SAM initiated the SAM III arbitration for the purpose of delaying confirmation of SAM II award then it would make sense that they would now consider ending SAM III and all other actions between the parties related to 2G. If we further assume that SAM is now interested in negotiating the best 3G deal they can using the SAM II award payment as leverage they have a limited time to do so. This extension gives SAM a brief window to negotiate with IDCC on terms for a broad licensing agreement. They can probably get more concessions from IDCC on the SAM II award payment and terms of a 3G license by negotiating a package deal now than they would get by continuing SAM III.

They know they are just pizzing up the proverbial rope.