InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[Corp_Buyer]

Why would Nok choose to challenge IDCC's 3G patents rather than continue with the "trigger" mechanism? Perhaps Nok's immediate objective is to repudiate the 3G portion of their license with IDCC.

It seems Nok intends to preempt any 3G trigger e.g. maybe LU, who may be a 3G trigger, is anticipated to enter into a 3G license with IDCC soon. Perhaps Nok does not want to be "triggered" again and find themselves bound to the rates of another hostile competitive company for 3G?

Apparently, Nok thinks they will do better in court for 3G without any trigger mechanism, or at least Nok can greatly delay any 3G payment obligations to IDCC by challenging our patents.

What is the significance of Nok's filing this apparent 3G patent matter in Delaware, not the fast court in TX? Could it be Nok's overall objective is delay and avoidance of another "trigger" event in 3G that would tie their rates to a "major competitor"?

If it is true that Nok no longer thinks the trigger mechanism works to Nok's benefit for 3G, then why not also challenge IDCC's 2G patents in court as well and thereby repudiate the 2G portion of the license?

If Nok thinks a court challenge of the patents is better for Nok than a trigger, then what does Nok's LACK of court challenge regarding our 2G patents (i.e. favoring the arbitration for 2G) imply?

TIA,
Corp_Buyer