UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT
TO
RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November 2014
Commission File Number: 001-35152
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WI-LAN INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name
into English)
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303 Terry Fox Drive
Suite 300
Ottawa, Ontario K2K 3J1
Canada
(Address of principal executive office)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will
file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ¨ Form 40-F þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form
6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form
6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ¨
EXHIBIT LIST
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Description |
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99.1
99.2 |
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Press Release dated November 5, 2014
Press Release dated November 6, 2014 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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WI-LAN INC. |
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Date: November 7, 2014 |
By: |
/s/ Prashant R. Watchmaker |
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Name: Prashant R. Watchmaker
Title: Vice-President, Corporate
Legal & Corporate Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
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Press release |
WiLAN to License Touch Keypad Technology
OTTAWA, Canada – November 5, 2014
– Top intellectual property licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN), today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary
of the company, Touchscreen Technology LLC, has reached an agreement to license, utilizing WiLAN’s established partnership
model, technology related to touch keypads used in consumer electronic devices.
Under the partnership model, WiLAN and its partner
share in the proceeds of a successful licensing program. All terms of the agreement are confidential.
About WiLAN
WiLAN, founded in 1992, is a leading technology
innovation and licensing company. WiLAN has licensed its intellectual property to over 290 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 “share in the proceeds of a successful licensing program” 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 and expected future developments, 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.
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For media and investor inquiries, please
contact:
Tyler Burns
Director, Investor Relations
O: 613.688.4330
C: 613.697.0367
E: tburns@wilan.com |
www.wilan.com |
© copyright Wi-LAN 2014 |
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Exhibit 99.2
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Press release |
WiLAN Subsidiary Acquires Patents From HP
OTTAWA, Canada – November 06, 2014
– Top intellectual property licensing company, WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN), today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary
of the company has acquired from Hewlett-Packard (“HP”), a number of patents related to lighting and building systems
technologies.
“We are very pleased to have completed
this first patent transaction with HP,” said Jim Skippen, President & CEO. “With a long history of technology and
product innovation, HP has established a very large and valuable patent portfolio covering a broad range of technologies. We believe
this could be the first of many opportunities to work with HP to help them optimize the value of their patent portfolio.”
The terms of the acquisition agreement are confidential
though WiLAN can confirm that it does not consider the amount to be paid for the portfolio to be material relative to its current
cash position.
About WiLAN
WiLAN, founded in 1992, is a leading technology
innovation and licensing company. WiLAN has licensed its intellectual property to over 290 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 “to work”, “to help them optimize the value”, “to be paid”,
“to be” 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.
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www.wilan.com |
© copyright Wi-LAN 2014 |
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Press release |
For media and investor inquiries, please
contact:
Tyler Burns
Director, Investor Relations
O: 613.688.4330
C: 613.697.0367
E: tburns@wilan.com |
www.wilan.com |
© copyright Wi-LAN 2014 |
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