Facts and My Opinions
Fact: AMD acquired 2 licenses from PTSC (Ignite and microprocessor patent portfolio).
My opinion: AMD dodged the silver lawsuit bullet and unlike most posters from various boards, AMD’s license agreements is significant to PTSC’s future earnings. Refer to 10k and consult your accountant.
Fact: PTSC v. TPL, et al., settled; stipulating to dismiss 3rd amended complaint w/prejudice as to the inventorship and ownership of patent ‘336, and entering final judgment in favor of TPL, et al., in which Moore is at least a co-inventor and TPL is at least a co-owner of patents ‘336, ‘148, ‘749, ‘890, ‘915, ‘703 and ‘584. Hence, the unification of patents and creation of “umbrella companies.”
My opinion: Hooray for settlement! Creation of “umbrella companies” is brilliant w/respect to financial and liability structure. Consult your accountant and/or attorney.
Fact: PTSC v. Intel settled ; Alliacense website shows “...industry leaders Intel & AMD each recently purchased MMP portfolio licenses to cover their products, and to protect their corporate treasuries from massive exposure. Going forward, the MMP Portfolio Licensing Program will reward first movers in their industry sectors w/dramatic discounts. By design, this structure enables nimble and forward-thinking companies to disadvantage their competitors.”
My Opinion: Hooray for settlement. Looking forward to 1Q-10QSB. Great to have #1 INTC & #2 AMD on Team PTSC & TPL - more ammunition just in case they would need to be subpoenaed to testify the validity of the Moore Microprocessor Patent Portfolio. Consult your attorney.
Fact: 8/26/05 Form 12b-25 shows “... and also recently settled certain suits involving potential infringers of its intellectual property ..”
My Opinion: This statement does not pertain to TPL, et al (lawsuit involving inventorship & ownership) and INTC (sole defendant which settled in early July ‘05). Again, looking forward to 1Q-10QSB, 8K (if applicable and upon approval of TPL, of course), & CMC Statement (if made public) due by 9/22/05 w/CMC to take place, if applicable, on 9/29/05. Refer to Master Agr., Article VII, 7.6; Comm. Agr., Article III, 3.4; and consequently Comm. Agr., Article VI. Consult your attorney.
Interesting Observation: Fujitsu Limited Annual Report 2005, published on 8/26/05, pg 23, section 2. Respecting Other Companies’ Rights, reads “The impact of infringing upon the rights of other companies goes beyond having to pay significant fees. In the worst case, it could have a major economic impact on our company due to the loss of business opportunities and other issues. In addition, it could prevent us from providing products and services, thereby severly inconveniencing our customers. We are creating a culture at Fujitsu that respects the patent rights of other companies, as well as building an infrastructure that allows all our technicians to utilize the ATMS/IR system to research rights held by other companies.”
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