AirClic is an old rival of NEOM's. NEOM has been in the ring with them before and it all comes down to one thing: patent validation and enforcement, which is why the Virgin settlement (with public disclosure) maybe NEOM's most potent tool against them yet.
A number of us have said all along, it is better to work with NEOM than against them for many practical reasons. There will be an abundance of wealth created in this new market niche and plenty to go around as well. Whats the old saying? "We can do together what we could not do alone."
I for one am all for partnering and licensing rather than court litigation.
BP&G are over the top when it comes down to intensive patent litigation. They are well versed, well connected, savy and are a very capable contender in the judicial arena.
Regarding the Neom lawsuit, this is from the June 20, 2005 S-4 Amendment:
On April 19, 2004, AirClic filed a declaratory judgment action against NeoMedia in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. NeoMedia answered and counterclaimed on May 18, 2004. AirClic answered NeoMedia's counterclaim on June 10, 2004. On April 20, 2004, NeoMedia re-filed its suit against AirClic in Pennsylvania for patent infringement. AirClic answered and counterclaimed on May 13, 2004. NeoMedia filed its answer to AirClic's counterclaims on June 2, 2004. NeoMedia filed an amended complaint on July 1, 2004, and AirClic answered and counterclaimed on July 20, 2004. NeoMedia's answer to AirClic's counterclaims was filed on August 3, 2004. The two actions were consolidated and the parties are currently engaged in discovery and discussing settlement opportunities.
has anyone checked on woogerbear? He promised news this week and there was none. He promised an e-mail and there was none. Could someone phone him and see if he's OK? Thanx in advance