InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

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Question..Since Nokia's 3G obligation due IDCC through 2006 will surpass $300 Million..Why did Nokia not litigate the same issues for the period 2002-2006 instead of exempting that period and utilize Lanham for post 2006? The same "Invalid Patents" patents that trigger the $300 Million 3G payments for 2002-2006 will survive long past 2007. TIA


It could be that Nok is looking to create another "mandate" atmosphere at IDCC in an effort to achieve a firesale rate. If IDCC hits them with cross claims, they are locked into litigation regardless if they withdraw their original patent claims or not. However, I believe they were well aware of these possibilities at the time they filed the patent challenge action.