Replies to post #92552 on InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[JeffreyHF]

Please articulate the basis for your assertion that Nokia will owe IDCC the liquidated sum certain of $300 mil for use of IDCC`s 3G IPR through 2006.
TIA

[Eneerg]

mschere... I haven't ruled out NOK wanting access to Ericy docs to determine whether the 2G settlement with Interdigital included a provision agreement whereby Ericy S/E would settle for 3G (at predetermined agreed upon IPR rates?) at such time NOK settled with Interdigital for 2G. NOK presumably knows which manufacturers can trigger their 3G obligation, so the question NOK is asking are they shooting themselves in the foot by settling for 2G?

[TheGame]

mschre: That is why I believe we will get a decision on 2g and 3g. Nokia will attempt to put in the speed bump at beyond 2006.



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

[ams13sag]

Perhaps they feel that with their buddies S/E no 3g trigger will be pulled, therefore they will have to pay nothing up to 2006. After 2006, IDCC has no contract, and would then be entitled to pursue the matter in court.

After all, since S/E has not signed a 3g contract and are currently infringing, why has IDCC not gone after them. Very strange considering the kind words HG had to say about them. I do not believe any side agreement or letter of comfort exists between the companies regarding a 3g license, otherwise it would have had to be disclosed to shareholders.

The silence on this matter and on other matters since March 03, is extremely worrying.

ams