WiLAN

WiLAN Subsidiary Acquires Patent Portfolio from MagnaChip

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Monday, June 25, 2018
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OTTAWA, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN"), a Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill") company (TSX: QTRH) (NASDAQ: QTRH), today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Atria Technologies Inc. has acquired a portfolio of more than 85 patents and applications from MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip").

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN"), a Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill") company (TSX: QTRH) (NASDAQ: QTRH), today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Atria Technologies Inc. has acquired a portfolio of more than 85 patents and applications from MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip").
  • MagnaChip is a designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products.
  • WiLAN, a Quarterhill company, is one of the most successful patent licensing companies in the world and helps companies unlock the value of intellectual property by managing and licensing their patent portfolios.
  • The company operates in a variety of markets including automotive, digital television, Internet, medical, semiconductor and wireless communication technologies.

James (Jim) Skippen to Retire from Quarterhill Management

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Thursday, June 14, 2018
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Mr. Skippen joined Quarterhill in June 2006 as Chief Executive Officer and was instrumental in transforming Quarterhill, then WiLAN, from a small financially struggling company into a recognized industry leader in its current form.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Skippen joined Quarterhill in June 2006 as Chief Executive Officer and was instrumental in transforming Quarterhill, then WiLAN, from a small financially struggling company into a recognized industry leader in its current form.
  • Overseeing the latest diversification into an aggregator focusing on enterprise software companies and other promising areas.
  • While Mr. Skippen will retire completely from management in August 2018, he will continue as an outside director and Chair of the Quarterhill Board.
  • Quarterhill is focused on the disciplined acquisition, management and growth of companies in dedicated technology areas including, vertical market software and solutions, intelligent industrial systems, and innovation and licensing.

Quarterhill Appoints Keaton Parekh as President and Chief Executive Officer of WiLAN

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Thursday, June 14, 2018
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OTTAWA, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: QTRH) (TSX: QTRH) today announced the appointment of Mr. Keaton Parekh, an executive with extensive experience in technology strategy and licensing, as President and Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN"), effective July 9, 2018.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: QTRH) (TSX: QTRH) today announced the appointment of Mr. Keaton Parekh, an executive with extensive experience in technology strategy and licensing, as President and Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN"), effective July 9, 2018.
  • James (Jim) Skippen, Executive Chairman of Quarterhill and interim CEO of WiLAN said, "After an extensive search, we found a truly outstanding candidate for the WiLAN CEO position in Keaton Parekh.
  • Keaton is an accomplished patent attorney and experienced business leader with significant experience relevant to running a patent licensing enterprise.
  • Prior to Quarterhill, Mr. Parekh was Chief Intellectual Property Officer of Lumileds, where he built a global IP team and infrastructure and led the successful separation of Lumileds IP functions and assets from its parent Royal Philips.

WiLAN Subsidiary Enters into License Agreement with RPX

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
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OTTAWA, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN"), a Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill") company (TSX: QTRH) (NASDAQ: QTRH), today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Network Managing Solutions LLC ("NMS"), has granted a license for certain patents owned by NMS to RPX Corporation ("RPX").

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN"), a Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill") company (TSX: QTRH) (NASDAQ: QTRH), today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Network Managing Solutions LLC ("NMS"), has granted a license for certain patents owned by NMS to RPX Corporation ("RPX").
  • The consideration paid to WiLAN and all other terms of the license agreement are confidential.
  • Many factors could cause Quarterhill's actual performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements or forward-looking information.
  • All trademarks and brands mentioned in this release are the property of their respective owners.

WiLAN Subsidiary Acquires Patents from Panasonic

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
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OTTAWA, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN"), a Quarterhill Inc.("Quarterhill") company (TSX: QTRH) (NASDAQ: QTRH),today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Security Video Camera Systems, Inc., has acquired a portfolio of patents from Panasonic Corporation ("Panasonic").

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN"), a Quarterhill Inc.("Quarterhill") company (TSX: QTRH) (NASDAQ: QTRH),today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Security Video Camera Systems, Inc., has acquired a portfolio of patents from Panasonic Corporation ("Panasonic").
  • The portfolio contains 34 patent families comprising 96 patents worldwide.
  • The acquisition was made under WiLAN's partnership program which features the sharing of revenues generated from a licensing program.
  • WiLAN, a Quarterhill company, is one of the most successful patent licensing companies in the world and helps companies unlock the value of intellectual property by managing and licensing their patent portfolios.

Quarterhill Announces First Quarter 2018 Financial Results

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
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OTTAWA, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or the "Company") (TSX: QTRH) (NASDAQ: QTRH), announces its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or the "Company") (TSX: QTRH) (NASDAQ: QTRH), announces its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018.
  • "With IRD and VIZIYA, the first quarter of the calendar year is typically a seasonally slower period for both businesses and this was reflected in our Q1 results.
  • Our priorities for 2018 include enhancing performance from our existing portfolio of companies as well as deploying capital on acquisitions.
  • Quarterhill's consolidated financial results for Q1 fiscal 2018 include a full contribution from WiLAN Inc. ("WiLAN"), International Road Dynamics Inc. ("IRD") and VIZIYA Corp ("VIZIYA").

Imagination Park Entertainment Announces Jim Skippen Joins Board of Advisors

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
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VANCOUVER, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Imagination Park Entertainment Inc. (CSE: IP) (OTC: IPNFF) (FRA: GMS1) ("Imagination Park" or "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Skippen to its Board of Advisors.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Imagination Park Entertainment Inc. (CSE: IP) (OTC: IPNFF) (FRA: GMS1) ("Imagination Park" or "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Skippen to its Board of Advisors.
  • Alen Paul Silverrstieen, CEO and President of Imagination Park, stated: "A seasoned business executive and lawyer, Jim has managed many large and complex intellectual property, financial and business negotiations.
  • He is currently serving as Executive Chairman of Quarterhill Inc. and Interim President & CEO of WiLAN Inc.
    Mr. Skippen stated: "I am thrilled to be joining Imagination Park's Advisory Board.
  • Mr. Skippen brings a tremendous amount of intellectual capital, experience, and entrepreneurial knowledge to the Company and we are excited to have his expertise on our Board of Advisors at Imagination Park."

Dr. Michel Fattouche Retires from Quarterhill Board

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
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OTTAWA, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or the "Company") (TSX: QTRH) (NASDAQ: QTRH), announced that Dr. Michel Fattouche, co-founder of Quarterhill, formerly Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN"), is retiring from the Quarterhill Board and accordingly did not seek re-election to the Board of Directors at the Company's annual and special meeting of shareholders held today.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or the "Company") (TSX: QTRH) (NASDAQ: QTRH), announced that Dr. Michel Fattouche, co-founder of Quarterhill, formerly Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN"), is retiring from the Quarterhill Board and accordingly did not seek re-election to the Board of Directors at the Company's annual and special meeting of shareholders held today.
  • Michel has contributed as a trusted and thoughtful Board member, as a technological innovator and as a trusted advisor for more than a decade, and we offer our sincere thanks and best wishes to him in all his future endeavors."
  • Dr. Fattouche saw Quarterhill through its three phases of existence.
  • "It has been a pleasure being involved with Quarterhill, throughout the various phases of the Company's history and evolution," said Dr. Michel Fattouche.