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Technology Stocks : Wi-LAN Inc. (T.WIN)
WILN 1.3900.0%Sep 18 5:00 PM EST
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To: axial who wrote (7092)5/23/2001 8:21:34 PM
From: Rob S.  Read Replies (1) of 16863
 
I agree. Wi-Lan appears to have early and important IP but as a practical matter that is only as good as it is enforceable. Looking at the company from an operations standpoint isn't as exciting at this point because of the sorry state of affairs in the telecomm and Internet infrastructure industries. Even where the business case for WBB makes perfect sense the financial backbone of the surviving companies often does not support near-term growth.

Just how important and how much force Wi-Lan can muster to fight for acceptance of their IP position remains to be seen. Even if they have a "basic" patent position does not necessarily mean that their competitors or communications chip companies will gladly fall into line to pay royalties without a very painful fight. Keep in mind that Wi-Lan is small. How much Philips would be willing to help enforce patent claims and how important these claims prove to be in light of the evolving body of technology remains to be seen.

Wi-Lan should forge as many alliances as possible during this formative period in order to create momentum behind their standards and help to ensure patent acceptance without expensive litigation.

I'd like to see more sales and better profitability as well as neat technology. The other thing I'd like to see is for Wi-Lan to get a NASDAQ listing. I am following the company strictly because they are in the FWBB and OFDM technology sector as I can't trade the stock easily here in the U.S. It's time they get a listing on an exchange with other tech companies.
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