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Re: Poptech post# 185242

Sunday, 09/13/2009 4:43:43 PM

Sunday, September 13, 2009 4:43:43 PM

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I agree there might be some sensitivity around naming companies. Still, let's get a sense of the magnitude of the infringement......what percent of the companies might be infringing? What is IM's perception? With the current business model is this a moderate, major, or no concern. How important is the IP to the success of NEOM?

With regard to public opinion and NEOM being perceived as "patent troll"......frankly, I do not care. Let them have their perceptions, we are running a business and if we own IP then as a capitalist society others need to respect it. The problem is that financial sound companies will let this play out. They will infringe and deal with it at a later date. It sounds as though IM is sensitive to the environment and willing to be reasonable to foster good relations. There has got to be a impetus where others are respectful and do not dis NEOM. Without a strong financial support, NEOM has no leverage. I think that is part of the problem.

I am not a "radical vigilant". It is an aggressive environment and we need to push back to protect our interests. I would agree that a single lawsuit rather than many, if favorable sets a precedent that allows us the opportunity to start to name other infringers. If we were cash rich, I would imagine we would be naming other violators. We have no power...it costs too much to follow thru on the IP front.

We need leverage......I am not trying to damage the share price. Conversely, I want to put us in a position of power. I want to explore what buttons management can push to grain greater credibility.