WiLAN and Archos Renew and Expand Wireless Technology License Agreement
June 10 2014 - 3:21PM
Marketwired
WiLAN and Archos Renew and Expand Wireless Technology License
Agreement
OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Jun 10, 2014) - Wi-LAN Inc.
("WiLAN" or the "Company") (TSX:WIN)(NASDAQ:WILN) today announced
that Archos S.A. ("Archos") and WiLAN have signed a patent license
renewal agreement pursuant to which Archos receives a multi-year
running royalty license to a broad portfolio of wireless patents.
Terms of the renewal agreement are confidential.
WiLAN first signed a patent license agreement with Archos,
related to Wi-Fi technologies, in the fourth quarter of 2008. This
renewal agreement adds coverage of 3G and 4G wireless technologies
used in a broad range of Archos branded consumer electronics
devices, including Tablet PCs and Smartphones.
Archos is a pioneer in Android tablets, portable audio and video
player markets. Its products include a series of Android powered
tablets and smartphones, smartwatches, connected devices, and
accessories. The company markets its products through a network of
distributors and retailers worldwide. Archos S.A. was founded in
1988 and is based in Igny, France.
About WiLAN
WiLAN, founded in 1992, is a leading technology innovation and
licensing company. WiLAN has licensed its intellectual property to
over 280 companies worldwide. Inventions in our portfolio have been
licensed by companies that manufacture or sell a wide range of
communication and consumer electronics products including 3G and 4G
handsets, Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, Wi-Fi and broadband routers, xDSL
infrastructure equipment, cellular base stations and digital TV
receivers. 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. The phrases "multi-year running
royalty license" and similar terms and phrases are intended to
identify these forward-looking statements. 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 3, 2014 annual
information form for the year ended December 31, 2013 (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.
All trademarks and brands mentioned in this release are the
property of their respective owners.
Tyler BurnsDirector, Investor RelationsO: 613-688-4330C:
613-697-0367tburns@wilan.comwww.wilan.com
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