Law360 (April 29, 2005, 12:00 AM EDT) -- Sky-high royalty rates for patented 3G technology could stifle development and innovation in the burgeoning wireless data industry, a research report suggests.
In the next 12 years, the mobile device industry could spend between $80 billion and $100 billion in royalties on patents held by companies such as Qualcomm, Nokia, Motorola and Ericsson, according to a report released Thursday by U.K. market researcher Informa.
The report warns of dire consequences if intellectual property owners charge royalty rates that match those currently sought by Qualcomm, one of...
3G Royalties Could Stifle Industry Development, Report Warns
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