Acticon Technologies Licenses Patents to Conexant Systems

Strategic Insights -

Acticon Technologies, a division of General Patent Corporation International, has secured a licensing agreement with Conexant Systems, Inc. for four patents related to PC card modems and computer communications devices. The licensing agreement allows Conexant to use Acticon Technologies' patents on a non-exclusive basis. The agreement marks a significant milestone for Acticon Technologies, which owns a portfolio of patents related to computer connectivity and data communications. Acticon's award-winning technology has been licensed to several companies, and this agreement further solidifies its position as a leader in the IP management industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Acticon Technologies has licensed four patents to Conexant Systems, Inc. covering specific aspects of PC card modems and other computer communications devices.
  • The licensing agreement is non-exclusive, allowing Conexant to use Acticon Technologies' patents without restrictions.
  • Acticon Technologies' award-winning technology has been licensed to several companies, including Conexant Systems, Inc.
  • The licensing agreement is a result of a dialog initiated by Acticon Technologies in 1998 with Rockwell, which was later spun off into Conexant Systems, Inc.
  • Alexander Poltorak, GPC's chairman and CEO, had previously worked with Rockwell in 1998 and was able to quickly reach a licensing agreement with Conexant after the spin-off.
  • General Patent Corporation International provides IP analysis and strategy to domestic and foreign businesses, universities, research institutions, and inventors.

Statistics:

  • Four patents have been licensed by Acticon Technologies to Conexant Systems, Inc. (U.S. Patent Nos. 4,603,320, 4,686,506, 4,972,470, and 4,543,450).
  • Acticon Technologies has a portfolio of patents related to computer connectivity and data communications.
  • Conexant has agreed to license Acticon Technologies' patents on a non-exclusive basis.

Sources:

  • Acticon Technologies press release, December 21, 1999.
  • General Patent Corporation International website, www.gpci.com.