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Blackberry patent buyer’s US litigation track record
Blackberry patent buyer’s US litigation track record

Key Patent Innovations has a scant history of suing in the States, indicating its licensing approach may centre on private negotiations in contrast to the failed purchaser

New BlackBerry portfolio buyers have pedigree – but clock is ticking
New BlackBerry portfolio buyers have pedigree – but clock is ticking

The time and expense of launching an assertion programme in untested markets will limit the buyer’s ROI as well as incoming royalties

Via Licensing taps Xiaomi’s former IP strategy head as advisor
Via Licensing taps Xiaomi’s former IP strategy head as advisor

Paul Lin, now managing director of Eagle Forest, aims to provide the licensee’s perspective to arm Via as it navigates a shifting patent pool landscape

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