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InterDigital and ModeLabs Ink Patent PactJan 12, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- InterDigital announced that its patent licensing subsidiaries have signed a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing patent license agreement with Paris-based ModeLabs Group. According to a release, the agreement covers the sale of certain wireless terminal units and infrastructure built to the Second Generation (2G and 2.5G) and/or Third Generation (3G) cellular standards and/or the non-cellular wireless IEEE 802-based standards, for the duration of the life of the licensed patents. ModeLabs Group is a customized design manufacturer (CDM) that leverages flexible, integrated processes to design, develop and distribute mobile phones, accessories, and services for operators, retailers and major brands. "This new agreement with one of Europe's most creative mobile device companies expands InterDigital's licensing coverage in Europe and allows us to participate in a growing and innovative segment of the market," said Lawrence Shay, President of InterDigital's patent subsidiaries. InterDigital designs, develops and supplies advanced wireless technologies and products that drive voice and data communications. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |