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"What we know for certain is that our shareholders should not be misled by Wi-Lan's spin," said Mosaid Chairman Carl Schlachte, repeating that investors should not tender to what he called Wi-Lan's "inadequate and highly opportunistic offer."
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By buying crosstown rival Mosaid, Wi-Lan would acquire a much-larger portfolio of 2,822 patents and applications covering semiconductor and telecommunications technologies.
Wi-Lan Bids for Patent Rival Mosaid Ben Dummett 2011
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TORONTO— Wi-Lan Inc. said Wednesday it plans to launch a hostile 480 million Canadian dollar US$489 million bid to acquire rival patent-licensing company Mosaid Technologies Inc., in another sign of the increasing importance of patents as a source of revenue and protection in the technology sector.
Wi-Lan Bids for Patent Rival Mosaid Ben Dummett 2011
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It will also allow the combined entity to access capital to grow the business and fund litigation to enforce its patents, if necessary, Wi-Lan said.
Wi-Lan Bids for Patent Rival Mosaid Ben Dummett 2011
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"I am a big proponent that bigger is better in this industry," Jim Skippen, Wi-Lan's chief executive and former Mosaid executive, said in a telephone interview.
Wi-Lan Bids for Patent Rival Mosaid Ben Dummett 2011
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Wi-Lan's announcement of its C$38-a-share bid comes on the heels of Google Inc.'s $12.5 billion deal to acquire Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. and its trove of patents as a way to fend off potential litigation by rivals and to facilitate settlement negotiations over patent disputes.
Wi-Lan Bids for Patent Rival Mosaid Ben Dummett 2011
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A Mosaid spokesman said the company will respond to Wi-Lan's announcement in "due course."
Wi-Lan Bids for Patent Rival Mosaid Ben Dummett 2011
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Wi-Lan doesn't have agreements with any of Mosaid's shareholders to support its hostile bid.
Wi-Lan Bids for Patent Rival Mosaid Ben Dummett 2011
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Wi-Lan said it is launching a hostile bid after failing on several occasions over the last several years to reach a friendly agreement with Mosaid.
Wi-Lan Bids for Patent Rival Mosaid Ben Dummett 2011
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He joined Wi-Lan in 2006 from Mosaid where he held positions, including senior vice president, patent licensing, and general counsel.
Wi-Lan Bids for Patent Rival Mosaid Ben Dummett 2011
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