Quarterhill Inc T.QTRH

Source of last batch of Patents??

[maak]

So.... do we know who the "likely source" is??? 

Quarterhill Announces a Portfolio Acquisition from a Somewhat Familiar Source

• November 27, 2021
• Category: Patent Market, Patent Watch

Quarterhill Inc. (f/k/a Wi-Lan Inc.) has announced the acquisition of a portfolio of patents described as relating to “wired connectivity functionality, including USB-C technologies used in various applications such as desktop and laptop computers, tablets, mobile phones, gaming consoles, and smart TVs”. Assignment records recently made public indicate the likely source of the patents—per Quarterhill, a “publicly-traded leader in semiconductor technologies”—as well as the subsidiary recipients.

[astutein]

Maak- To me, it does not matter, My opinion is Go with the times or get left behind. The patents acquired appear to semiconductors . We live in world of technology fueled by semis & there is world shortage .  I maintain that Wilan has built up massive semiconductor patents with worlds leading semi corporations. I maintain my view , that Wilan  is correct in patents re semis

[cabbieJBJ]

my guess is Panasonic

[WinnerCircle948]

My wild guess is for the repeat, Western Digital again. W

[astutein]

I hope you are right WinnerCircle948 and thanks for your wild guess. Interesting read re western Digital. Swela  Vijayan  July 13 2021 "The rising demand for semi-conductors across many industries, along with investments made by corporations to address the global semi-conductor chip shortage should drive the industry growth. This should allow prominent semi-conductor

[astutein]

Regardless of source the key words I read into today's announcement are " Wired connectivity functionality, including USB-C technologies used in various applications." These patents could be essential patents needed to function various applications. Again I believe Wilan has  taken stratigic step re Patent Licensing and best is yet to come. A little patience and our ITS