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To: matherandlowell who wrote (143465)7/10/2006 8:18:22 PM
From: Brihack  Read Replies (2) of 152472
 
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I think that your clarified question is right on. If Qualcomm had agreed that Nokia could use its data-related patents (derived from HDR and its updated interations)in GSM-only handsets, I assume that it would have bargained for something in return such as a FRAND royalty perhaps, a cross-license to some extent, etc. I also assume that it would have known that its IP would be incorporated into the GSM, GPRS & EDGE standards and used in handsets with these abilities. From the disclosures made by Steve Altman concerning the discussions with Nokia, I get the impression that Qualcomm was slightly surprised that some of its patented techniques had been utilized in these GSM without being notified. Therefore, I believe that Qualcomm did not grant permission for this IPR to be used in standalone GSM handsets. There seems to be a disconnect between Qualcomm granting permission to use all IPR in the CDMA/WCDMA context and Nokia thinking that its existing IPR license for CDMA/WCDMA would somehow give it carte blanche to use this IPR in GSM-only handsets. Perhaps the whole situation is easily explained by Nokia reporting that Qualcomm simply forgot to ask for anything from Nokia in exchange for Nokia's use of this IPR. Its not like Qualcomm is meticulous about enforcing its IPR, right? Bri
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