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RIM's market cap is $15 billion, so buying them just for the patents would be like burning $100 bills. As a comparison, Nortel's 6000 patents are apparently get
by jsnell 15y ago
RIM's market cap is $15 billion, so buying them just for the patents would be like burning $100 bills. As a comparison, Nortel's 6000 patents are apparently getting sold for less than one billion. Does RIM have a portfolio anywhere near that size or quality?
- rbanffy 15y agoTo be fair, buying Nokia will be much cheaper. Phase one of the plan is complete and now phase 2 is under way. In a few years, Nokia will be so dependent on Microsoft an acquisition will be unavoidable. OTOH, RIM's market cap won't last long. Eventually, they will be a bargain.