InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[jai]

Sounds like Nokia's way of negotiating.

We already know that Nokia stated in their filing they offered IDCC a settlement. Nokia wants a smaller rate for 2G as well as 3G. They are playing hardball and offering low settlements (probably). IDCC needs to hold the line on 3G rates. That will be the cash cow for years to come. Imagine a year when all phones are 3G and IDCC receives 1% royalty accross the board.

In the meantime the arbitration fight is in full force. Nothing I've read this week discourages me one bit from thinking IDCC will come out with its .5% rate in tact. For me keeping the rate at .4% pre-pay and .5% will be a huge victory. Any past due royalties is just icing.

One Nokia and Samsung is settled, I beleive IDCC will trigger a Nokia 3G rate by signing Ericsson. That in turn will set the framework for Samsung 3G, LG 2G & 3G, Motorola 3G and lastly Siemens. 2005 sounds like it could finally be the year.