hmmmmm. so many to choose from. how about this?
We Face Potential Costly and Disruptive Intellectual Property Disputes
We may be involved in intellectual property litigation which could
adversely affect our intellectual property rights, could be costly and could
divert management's attention away from the business. We believe that the
communications industry is a competitive environment where intellectual property
disputes are likely to arise. We may be required to bring or defend against
litigation to enforce our patents, to protect our trademarks, trade secrets, and
other intellectual property rights, to defend against infringement claims, to
resolve disputes under technology license arrangements, and to determine the
scope and validity of our proprietary rights or those of others. In addition,
intellectual property disputes may be initiated against us for tactical purposes
to gain competitive advantage or overcome competitive disadvantage, even if the
merits of a specific dispute are doubtful. Our limited resources may limit our
ability to bring or defend against any such litigation. Adverse determinations
in litigation, including litigation we initiate, could result in the loss of our
proprietary rights, subject us to significant liabilities, require us to seek
licenses from third parties or prevent us from manufacturing or selling our
products. In addition, any litigation can be expensive and divert management
resources. Any of these consequences could materially adversely affect our
business, financial condition and operating results. See "Patent Infringement
Lawsuit" below. |
