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To: D.J.Smyth who wrote (3821)	2/10/2000 2:42:00 PM
From: Bux	Respond to of 5195

bux "It always surprises me when I hear that some people think Qualcomm is obligated to sell their intellectual property at a rate that is to be decided by someone else." they signed the IMT2000 agreement obligating such. Really Darrell! I was aware that the IMT-2000 radio air-interface standards were approved by Qualcomm but Qualcomm signed off allowing the ITU to set the royalties? Can you provide the thread some documentation? Bux

To: D.J.Smyth who wrote (3821)	2/10/2000 2:47:00 PM
From: Bux	Respond to of 5195

CDG does need to update this comparison to accurately reflect information in regard to WCDMA/CDMA2000 as it currently exists. It is dated November 1998. I think it's good they don't just delete the story. How many times have you clicked on a link only to discover it has vanished? The article is clearly dated and provides an important history of events leading up to the current situation. I haven't checked to see if they have a newer story reflecting this change, if not they should! Bux

To: D.J.Smyth who wrote (3821)	2/11/2000 12:51:00 PM
From: Bux	Respond to of 5195

Qualcomm agreed to pay InterDigital over $5 million and both companies cross licensed each other for second generation (2G) useage of certain of their patent properties. But, according to telecom tech investment expert Darrell Smith (aka "Corpgold" on some message boards), the agreement does not provide for Qualcomm's transfer of InterDigital's patented technology in third generation use. That would be a very significant opening for IDC in Qualcomm's CDMA market. Instead of simply passing on to its clients the InterDigital technology it cross licensed years ago, in any third generation useage, manufacturers will now have to acquire licensing from InterDigital for IDC's part of their products technology. Darrell, there is a lot of grandiose claims about IDC's prospects for 3G IPR's. I was wondering if you could do you part to clarify the issues. How do you support the above contention that the 1994 agreement does not apply to 3G? Your position appears to contadict statements made by Qualcomm's management. I found the above text at Bill's web site that promotes IDC. Thanks for clearing this up. Bux