OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Oct. 4, 2016) - WiLAN (TSX:WIN)(NASDAQ:WILN) today announced that the
Company's subsidiary, Automation Middleware Solutions, Inc., has entered into a patent license agreement with Kollmorgen
Corporation and Fortive Corporation. The patent portfolio covers automation technology used in various industrial facilities,
such as manufacturing plants and refineries.
The consideration to be paid to WiLAN and all other terms of the license agreement are confidential.
About WiLAN
WiLAN is one of the most successful patent licensing companies in the world and helps companies unlock the value of
intellectual property by managing and licensing their patent portfolios. The Company operates in a variety of markets
including automotive, digital television, Internet, medical, semiconductor and wireless communication technologies. Founded
in 1992, WiLAN is listed on the TSX and NASDAQ. For more information: www.wilan.com.
Forward-looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other United States and Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements
and forward-looking information are based on estimates and assumptions made by WiLAN in light of its experience and its
perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and the expected effects of new business
strategies, as well as other factors that WiLAN believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause WiLAN's
actual performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements or
forward-looking information. Such factors include, without limitation, the risks described in WiLAN's February 8, 2016 annual
information form for the year ended December 31, 2015 (the "AIF"). Copies of the AIF may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov. WiLAN recommends that
readers review and consider all of these risk factors and notes that readers should not place undue reliance on any of WiLAN's
forward-looking statements. WiLAN has no intention, and undertakes no obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking
statements or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required
by law.
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