CUPERTINO, Calif. – Sep. 10, 2008 – Alliacense today announced that Lexmark International, Inc. has purchased a license to the CORE Flash™ Patent Portfolio. Lexmark designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of printing and imaging solutions for professional and consumer customers.
“We are excited to announce that Lexmark has joined the CORE Flash Licensing Program,” stated Bruce Sanderson, VP of Licensing for Alliacense. “The Lexmark agreement provides strong recognition of the value and competitive edge enabled by CORE Flash innovations.”
Alliacense developed the CORE Flash Portfolio Licensing Program to serve leading system manufacturers and marketers of consumer electronics, computer systems, and printers, as well as retail digital photofinishing service providers, according to Sanderson. He also stated that licensing opportunities are being discussed with dozens of major system manufacturers and marketers worldwide.
About the CORE Flash Portfolio
The CORE Flash Portfolio contains intellectual property that was developed and productized by The TPL Group’s OnSpec Division. The portfolio includes 21 U.S. and international patents and 18 patent applications. CORE Flash Portfolio innovations protect key aspects of flash memory management and control, including software, firmware, hardware, and mechanical designs.
About Lexmark International, Inc.
Lexmark International, Inc. provides businesses and consumers in more than 150 countries with a broad range of printing and imaging products, solutions and services that help them to be more productive. In 2007, Lexmark reported $5.0 billion in revenue. Learn how Lexmark can help you get more done at www.lexmark.com.
About Alliacense
Alliacense is a TPL Group Enterprise executing best-in-class design and implementation of Intellectual Property (IP) licensing programs. As a cadre of IP licensing strategists, technology experts, and experienced business development/management executives, Alliacense focuses on expanding the awareness and value of TPL’s IP portfolios. Founded in 1988, The TPL Group has emerged as a coalition of high technology enterprises involved in the development, management and commercialization of proprietary product technologies as well as the design, manufacture and sales of proprietary products based on those technologies and corresponding IP assets. For more information, visit www.alliacense.com.
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