Replies to post #116939 on Liquidmetal Technologies Inc (LQMT)

[rige]

Thanks for the reply, the last paragraph spells it out clearly, Eontec IP not part of the MTA.

I can understand your point regarding Apple’s concerns over Eontec using its own IP in CE, But that already happens now, Eontec already manufactures parts for CE out of its own BMG.

As an example, Samsung/Google have blatantly violated Apple’s Design and OS patents but Apple has been powerless to stop them or get any compensation payment, and Apple has no choice but to keep using Samsung as a supplier.

Based on what Samsung and Google are getting away with, i can’t see how Apple could stop Eontec when they are Not infringing on CIP when using Eontec IP and Alloy, and then theres that cheap BMG that Li owns and no doubt Apple wants. Then there is the patent protection Eontec gives CIP/Apple in China.

So Apple’s grip on the ol crown jewels will feel more like a ….. ah … helping hand perhaps.

[Watts Watt]

Eontec has both formulae and process patents which are allegedly unique to Eontec and not in CIP and within their own sphere, give Eontec some protection.

What is not clear, however, is whether any of Eontec's process happens to overlap with any process of Apple's within or without CIP which would trigger prosecution for infringement. This is an extremely important point. No one here on the board can address this potential until Apple actually commences a prosecution.

Injection molding is a subset of die casting.
Even Professor Li (as well as Professor Johnson of Caltech) have stated that injection molding IS die casting. So to suggest that the process patents in CIP are mutually exclusive of Professor Li's process patents may be incorrect.

Again, only until challenged in the courts, one is hard pressed to say that there is complete independence or immunity from infringement.

So, personally, I tread very carefully in this area, and in spite of Google and Samsung difficulties for Apple in litigation, I still would not underestimate Apple's skill set in this arena, outside of China or in China, since Eontecs sphere of influence marketing wise is not solely limited to China.

Just an opinion on topic.