Replies to post #548 on InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[mschere]

Ronnie..Regarding Ericsson's disclosure..While they were wrong by some 400% regarding the Harris litigation..the reference to being enjoined from selling products in the U.S. could only refer to IDCC (The single patent at issue in Harris vs. Ericy had long since expired ) ...This disclosure by Ericsson and recognition of the possibility of being restrained from selling 3G products in the future..IMO reinforces the fact that Ericsson will not willingly go to trial with IDCC.



While we are confident that we will prevail in each of these two lawsuits, there can be no assurances thereof. If we do not prevail, we may have to expend significant resources to pay damages and we could be enjoined in the United States from selling any products found to infringe unless we either modify those products or obtain licenses to the patents found to be valid and infringed."

[spencer]

Hmm, this sentence from the Ericy prospectus seems to imply that they are determined to go to trial: "While we are confident that we will prevail in each of these two lawsuits..." Let's hope their confidence was shattered after the Harris verdict, and they settle with IDCC soon.