Hi Data, that doc is great but much of the info dates back to pre smart phone era. In recent years, dominance of smart phones vs handset means the Apples and Samsung's have a very strong case against signing for any rate that is based whole product value.
Just assume a 3% range on 4g iPad priced at $629 vs $499, so you can safely backout the mobile component has a $130 retail value.
3% of $629 is $19.
But it is $19 of $130 and represents a 15% royalty rate! And that was for IDCC alone, one of tne of MANY vendors that must hold 2g/3G/4g patents
In my opinion it is unfair / unwise to expect a royalty rate on total handset values these as these toys are so much more than handsets. The screen and processors are hugely expensive, and why should mobile patent holders obtain revenue based on that?
This is my opinion, and I certainly no expert.
PS OldDog, thank you for your long and detailed response it was educational and polite. Much appreciated.
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