InterDigital’s Bill Merritt on patent trolls, standards development and disputes with the big boys

InterDigital's Bill Merritt on patent trolls, standards development and disputes with the big boys

You probably won't know the name, but you most certainly use its technology on a daily basis. InterDigital is a pioneering company that helped develop WCDMA, 3G and HSDPA during its 50-year history. It counts former Apple CEO Gil Amelio as one of its directors, but the only time you'll ever hear its name is when it's embroiled in litigation. Either because it's suing, or being sued for licensing fees in the complex, murky world of wireless … [Read more...]