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To: Mike Buckley who wrote (3246)	6/28/1999 7:40:00 PM
From: gdichaz	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 54805

Mike: The vast majority of the discussion on patents was very naturally well before you picked up on the Q. This went on for over two years prior to the Ericsson/Qualcomm settlement. While I don't pretend to be a lawyer - far from it - the lawyers there seemed to be persuaded that the Q's position was extremely strong and would last much longer than that of most - because they are so important and their depth - plus the specific language in the license agreements which tie the licensee in knots legally well beyond the expiration of any specific patent.. A very sophisticated operation from its inception back in the late 80's and early 90's. So if you wish to look for yourself, as I assume you do, suggest you search the winter and spring. In those days, the number of posts was much fewer - if that helps. Best. Cha2

To: Mike Buckley who wrote (3246)	6/28/1999 7:55:00 PM
From: gdichaz	Respond to of 54805

Mike: Addendum. Having worked a bit on what used to be called Technology Transfer issues in earlier life, I am very aware that while patents are valuable, "know how" as it used to be called is much more important even. The Q's R&D operation and its ever more sophisticated ASIC s the Q designs for Intel and IBM to churn out, keep the Q at the leading edge in technology terms. The huge difficulty that MOT, Nokia others have had in mastering CDMA ASIC's speaks volumes. Nothing is forever, of course, but the Q has multiple locks which must be broken before they bite the dust. A much more dangerous threat IMO is a new technology which comes up on the outside in this race and makes CDMA itself less important. An example could be the "software radios" which Tellabs experimented with for instance. Or something completely unknown and unforeseen. Again, best, Cha2