InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[ShallowMind]

As far as why others didn't buy us, it was because potential purchasers had enough IP to cross license. There is not much additional value to adding more. It would free them from having to pay IDCC, but they can just refuse to sign to achieve the same goal. Plus some of their competitors are paying, giving the infringer a competitive advantage. Similarly, our patents would not allow QCOM to materially increase their licensing rates, so they had no interest. Other than QCOM and manufacturers, who else would want to buy? That's why no one made a run at us.

That's the best reasoning I've seen in explanation. Thanks Frank