Extensive Wireless & Mobile Patent Portfolio From Sagem Wireless Available for Sale by ICAP Ocean Tomo

CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ICAP Ocean Tomo, the intellectual property brokerage division of ICAP plc (IAP.L) and the world's premier patent auction firm, announces the sale of Sagem Wireless' extensive patent portfolio of wireless and mobile device technology.  Consisting of hundreds of issued patents and pending applications in key markets across North America, Europe, and Asia, the portfolio represents essential technologies that will enable the purchaser the opportunity to successfully operate in the fast-growing wireless mobile market.

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Developed over the last twenty years, this is the world's largest portfolio of wireless device patents available for sale today.  Patents in the portfolio have been cited my numerous large players in the wireless space including Intel, Samsung, Panasonic, Vodafone, Siemens, Sony Ericsson, and Nokia.

In the 1990's and early 2000's, Sagem was one of the largest brands of mobile phones, with over 3,000 employees working in the mobile space designing and manufacturing generation after generation of handsets.  During this time, Sagem made significant investments in the development of their patent portfolio, creating a robust asset that provided the protection necessary to operate freely in this space and the ability to out-license to other large manufacturers.

The patents cover numerous essential wireless technologies, including:

• Antennas
• Batteries
• Electronic systems
• Device fabrication
• Mobile TV
• Near field communications (NFC)
• Radio

This extensive portfolio presents a valuable opportunity to mobile technology manufacturers, wireless carriers and service providers, and companies interested in expanding into these markets.

Dean Becker, CEO of ICAP Ocean Tomo commented, "This portfolio contains patents that are essential to device manufacturers and wireless service providers, and will provide the buyer the ability to successfully operate in this highly-profitable, fast-growing industry globally."

To learn more about the patents available for sale in this portfolio contact Dean Becker of ICAP Ocean Tomo at [email protected] or (561) 832-2997.

About ICAP Ocean Tomo LLC

ICAP Ocean Tomo is the intellectual property brokerage division of ICAP and the world's premier patent auction firm.

About ICAP

ICAP is the world's premier interdealer broker and provider of post trade services. The Group matches buyers and sellers in the wholesale markets in interest rates, credit, commodities, foreign exchange, emerging markets, equities and equity derivatives through voice and electronic networks. ICAP plc was added to the FTSE 100 Index on 30 June 2006. For more information go to www.icap.com.

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