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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (848)	8/15/2007 7:51:23 AM
From: carranza2	Respond to of 9132

QUALCOMM didn't bother enforcing any patents in regard to the standard until Broadcom turned into a BIG trouble maker. Is it possible that Q's legal eagles [stupidly] thought that the assault on the industry could begin after a victory over BRCM? Surely would be the angle I would pursue if I were representing BRCM. Is this why Lupin thought that there was no downside? Still, it is incomprehensible to me that submarine patents would serve as the basis for such a foolhardy tactic, regardless of who the opponent might be.

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (848)	8/15/2007 12:43:35 PM
From: pyslent	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9132

MQ, I'm afraid I've lost the plot in your rant here-- Are you suggesting that because it's tivial to search and discover relevant patents, it's no longer necessary to require disclosure? Therefore, Qualcomm was right to ignore the antiquated obligation to disclose, under the assumption that everyone already knew that Qualcomm IPR was being used? Furthermore, since Qualcomm's standard royalty rate is common knowledge (although never officially disclosed, per your previous rants), other companies should have been paying Qualcomm without needing to be asked?