Controversy Flares Over RFID Patent Fees

Will Intermec's recent lawsuits stunt the RFID industry's development? Or would the company licensing fees simply be absorbed by RFID's unstoppable growth?
Published: August 18, 2004

This article was originally published by RFID Update.

August 18, 2004—Intermec’s actions on the intellectual property front may have a far-reaching impact on the RFID market’s development – or they may not. Some shrug off the RFID maker’s recent posture as a predictable move by a company eager to capitalize on its IP. Others feel broadsided, seeing it as a surprising shift in an industry that has historically acted collaboratively in the intesest of growing the market. One thing is for sure: Intermec’s next moves will be watched closely as the industry tries to interpret the relationship between IP, standards, and the RFID market’s growth.

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