October 31, 2020

Longhorn IP announced today that Mr. Do Kim was appointed as a General Counsel.  Mr. Kim is a seasoned attorney who has extensive experience in managing and monetizing intellectual property. Mr. Kim was previously with Conversant IP management.

“Mr. Do Kim is a great addition to the team. We continue to grow Longhorn IP and Mr. KIM will be an essential pillar here at Longhorn IP to reach our strategic goals.”, said Mr. Khaled Fekih-Romdhane. Founder, President and CEO of Longhorn IP.

April 29, 2019

Longhorn IP announced today that its President and CEO, Khaled Fekih-Romdhane, has been named on IAM's Strategy 300 list, representing the "World’s Leading IP Strategists". Earlier, IAM disclosed that "The research process this year was more specific and stringent than ever, so the bar is even higher to be included."

"I am proud to make the IAM 300 list for the third year in a row. Most fellow IAM 300 strategists are great friends of mine and I wish them and their families the best of health during this COVID-19 crisis.", said Khaled Fekih-Romdhane.

April 17, 2020

Longhorn IP reported today that Nordic Interactive Technologies LLC (NIT) has entered into a license agreement with Hitachi America, Ltd. (HAL) to license Nordic’s wireless technologies’ patents. ‘We are glad to announce a license agreement for Nordic with Hitachi, said Khaled Fekih-Romdhane, manager of Nordic. All terms of the agreement are confidential.

April 06, 2020

Longhorn IP announced today that its Ox Mobile Technologies, LLC (OMT) and L2 Mobile Technologies, LLC (L2MT) subsidiaries have entered into license agreements with Cellular South, Inc. dba C Spire to license OMT and L2MT’s Standard Essential Patents respectively. 

April 01, 2020

Longhorn IP announced today that its Ox Mobile Technologies, LLC (OMT) and L2 Mobile Technologies, LLC (L2MT) subsidiaries have entered into license agreements with Commtiva Technology Taiwan Ltd. (vendor of Sharp branded phones) to license OMT and L2MT’s Standard Essential Patents respectively. 

March 25, 2020

Longhorn IP reported today that Trenchant Blade Technologies (TBT), an affiliated company, has acquired a portfolio of patents from a world-leading foundry. The acquired patents pertain to advanced semiconductor memories as well as chip manufacturing state-of-the-art technologies. "We are growing the size of our portfolio of assets while we continue to focus on quality and applicable market for the patents we bring under our management. Our business model and IP licensing principles have prevailed once again, especially during these trying times for the world economy in general and the IP licensing industry in particular.", said Khaled Fekih-Romdhane, President and CEO of Longhorn IP. 

March 17, 2020

Longhorn IP LLC (“LIP”) has entered into an intellectual property collaboration and service transaction with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (“TSMC”).  The parties agree to collaborate on current and future patent opportunities, including the Katana patent portfolio and the dismissal of the related action, and commercial transactions in a mutually beneficial framework. ‘We are pleased to announce this agreement and look forward to a collaborative relationship between LIP and TSMC,’ said Khaled Fekih-Romdhane, Founder, President, and CEO of Longhorn IP and manager of Katana. All terms of the agreements are confidential.

February 02, 2020

Longhorn IP announced today that Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC (LSSI), a LIP subsidiary, received a favorable ruling in its lawsuit against Nanya Technology. Judge Alsup dismissed Nanya Technology's motion to dismiss the LSSI complaint.

January 28, 2020

Longhorn IP announced today that Nordic Interactive Technologies LLC (NIT) has filed a patent infringement complaint in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas on January 28, 2020, against Samsung Electronics. The case number is 6:20-CV-00064. The patents at issue relate to state-of-the-art telecommunication technologies.  

December 30, 2019

Longhorn IP reported today that Katana Silicon Technologies LLC (KST) has acquired a portfolio of patents from United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC). The acquired patents pertain to advanced semiconductor technologies manufacturing. "We continue to grow the Katana patent portfolio and diversify our technology focus as we do so.", said Khaled Fekih-Romdhane, President and CEO of Longhorn IP. 

December 16, 2019

Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC and UMC have resolved on confidential terms their disputes in Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC v. United Microelectronics Corporation et al., Civil Action No. 5:17-cv-4033 (N.D. Cal.).

December 05, 2019

Longhorn IP announced today that Katana Silicon Technologies (KST) has filed a patent infringement complaint in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas on December 6, 2019, against Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The lawsuit was filed over seven patents and more than fifty claims originating from several world's leading technology companies such as Sharp Corporation, Samsung Electronics and Kioxia Corporation (Former Toshiba Memory Corporation).  The case number is 6:19-cv-00695. The patents relate to state-of-the-art technologies used in the manufacturing and advanced packaging of semiconductor devices.

December 02, 2019

Longhorn IP reported today that Katana Silicon Technologies LLC (KST) has acquired a portfolio of patents from Kioxia Corporation (former Toshiba Memory Corporation). The acquired patents pertain to various advanced semiconductor technologies such as the fabrication of state-of-the-art semiconductor chips, memory chip design and fabrication and magnetic storage circuit design. "We are pleased with the growth of the Katana patent portfolio and look forward to signing more licensees in the near future.", said Khaled Fekih-Romdhane, President and CEO of Longhorn IP. 

November 20, 2019

Longhorn IP announced today that Chris Dubuc, one of the two co-founders of Longhorn IP, will be leaving the company at the end of this year to pursue other opportunities. Khaled Fekih-Romdhane, also co-founder of the company, will become President and CEO of Longhorn IP.

“Working with Khaled to develop Longhorn IP, from its inception to the emerging leader it is today in this industry, has been an extraordinary adventure” stated Mr. Dubuc. “I feel confident that the company is poised to continue on its successful trajectory in the hands of Khaled”, he added. “Working with Chris has been a pleasure”, said Mr. Fekih-Romdhane. “We wish him a lot of success in his next endeavors”, he concluded.

November 17, 2019

Katana Silicon Technologies (KST) has entered into a license agreement with KIOXIA Corporation (KIOXIA) to license KST’s semiconductor technologies’ patents. "We are glad to announce an additional license agreement for KST with KIOXIA", said Khaled Fekih-Romdhane, manager of KST and Longhorn IP. All terms of the agreement are confidential.

November 06, 2019

Longhorn IP announced today that it has joined Avanci's Licensing platform to provide solutions for the connectivity in the automotive industry. Kasim Alfalahi, founder and chief executive officer of Avanci commented on Acer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Intellectual Discovery and Longhorn IP joining Avanci: “The addition of these four new patent owners to the Avanci platform solidifies Avanci as a one-stop licensing solution for the Internet of Things and the automotive industry,”.

November 05, 2019

Katana Silicon Technologies (KST) has entered into a license agreement with United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) to license KST’s semiconductor technologies’ patents. ‘KST is pleased to announce that UMC has joined the list of KST semiconductor technologies' licensees as the first foundry.’ said Khaled Fekih-Romdhane, manager of KST and Longhorn IP. All terms of the agreement are confidential.

August 07, 2019

IAM, a world’s leading IP business media platform, reported the transfer of chip patents from Samsung Electronics to Katana Silicon Technologies LLC (KST). Longhorn IP previously reported that it has a service agreement with KST to license its portfolio of semiconductor patents related to the design and manufacturing of various semiconductor chips. 

August 05, 2019

Longhorn IP announced today that Katana Silicon Technologies (KST) has dismissed a lawsuit in the Western District of Texas with Samsung Electronics and has entered into a license agreement with Samsung Electronics to license KST’s semiconductor technologies' patents. Longhorn IP and KST have a service agreement to license KST's patents.

“We are glad to announce another license agreement for Katana Silicon Technologies, after securing a license with SK hynix in April 2019”, said Khaled Fekih-Romdhane, Manager of Longhorn IP. All terms of the agreement are confidential.

June 27, 2019

The National Law Review commented today on the outcome of Lone Star Silicon Innovations v. Nanya Tech. Corp., Case No. 18-1582. Longhorn IP previously reported that The Federal Court vacated the dismissal of the case and remanded for further proceedings consistent with the opinion. The case relates to a Semiconductor Patents' lawsuit LSSI filed against several defendants including United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Nanya Technology Corporation. 

June 02, 2019

Longhorn IP announced today that Katana Silicon Technologies (KST) has filed a patent infringement complaint in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas on May 31, 2019, against Samsung Electronics. The case number is 6:2019cv00344. The patents relate to state-of-the-art technologies used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices.  

May 29, 2019

Longhorn IP announced today that its Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC subsidiary (LSSI) received a favorable ruling from the Federal Circuit related to its Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in No. 3:17-cv-04033-WHA, Judge William H. Alsup. The Federal Court vacated the dismissal of the case and remanded for further proceedings consistent with the opinion. The case relates to a Semiconductor Patents' lawsuit LSSI filed against several defendants including United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Nanya Technology Corporation. 

April 15, 2019

Longhorn IP announced today that Katana Silicon Technologies (KST) has entered into a license agreement with SK hynix Inc., the world's second-largest memory chipmaker and the world's third-largest semiconductor company, to license KST’s semiconductor technologies' patents. Longhorn IP and KST have a service agreement to license KST's patents.

“We are glad to announce the first license agreement for Katana Silicon Technologies”, said Khaled Fekih-Romdhane, Manager of Longhorn IP. All terms of the agreement are confidential.

April 11, 2019

Longhorn IP announced today that its Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC subsidiary has reached an agreement with Renesas Electronics Corporation and Renesas Electronics America Inc. that resolved on confidential terms the disputes in Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC v. RENESAS ELECTRONCIS CORP. et al., Civil Action No. 3:17-cv-0398 (N.D. Cal.).

April 01, 2019

Longhorn IP announced today that its subsidiaries Ox Mobile Technologies LLC (OMT) and L2 Mobile Technologies LLC (L2MT) have entered into license agreements with Motorola Mobility LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lenovo, to license OMT and L2MT’s Standard Essential Patents (SEPs).

“We are very pleased with the advanced state of the OMT and L2MT licensing programs” said Chris Dubuc, Manager of Longhorn IP. “The large number of license agreements achieved so far support our approach to FRAND.”

March 07, 2019

Longhorn IP announced today that Chris Dubuc and Khaled Fekih-Romdhane, both Managing Partners, have been named on IAM's Strategy 300 list, representing the "World’s Leading IP Strategists" (www.iam-media.com/strategy300/). "Khaled Fekih-Romdhane and I are very proud of the progress we've achieved at Longhorn IP since its inception", said Chris Dubuc. "Being named on the Strategy 300 list is a great honor, as it is a recognition of the momentum in the IP licensing marketplace achieved by Longhorn IP so far", he added. 

"It is a nice surprise that the two principals at Longhorn IP were selected for the second year in a row to be among the 300 top IP strategists by IAM. We look forward to a great 2019 as we continue to monetize several patent portfolios under our management.", said Khaled Fekih-Romdhane.

March 04, 2019

Longhorn IP announced today that its Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC subsidiary (LSSI) has reached an agreement with Micron Technology, Inc. which resolved on confidential terms their disputes in Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC v. Micron Technology, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 3:17-cv-05458 and 3:18-cv-01680-WHA (N.D. Cal.).

August 21, 2018

Katana Silicon Technologies (KST) announced today that it has expanded its portfolio of semiconductor assets with a fresh acquisition from a leading Japanese semiconductor company. 

The newly acquired assets are related to semiconductor manufacturing and packaging technologies. KST continues to focus on high-quality and widely applicable assets from major industry players.

August 10, 2018

Carthage Silicon Innovations (CSI) and Longhorn IP, a leading patent licensing company, have announced today that they have entered into a service agreement to license CSI's portfolio of patents. The patent portfolio owned by Carthage Silicon Innovations includes patents related to the manufacturing of semiconductor devices and other related Semiconductor Packaging Technologies. Carthage Silicon Innovations recently acquired this portfolio from Magnachip, a leading Korean semiconductor company. 

Furthermore, CSI is retaining Spence PC as its licensing and litigation counsel. More about Spence PC can be found here: www.spencepc.com

Longhorn IP Founder and Managing Member Khaled Fekih-Romdhane commented: "This acquisition is a further expansion of our semiconductor portfolio. We are excited to initiate the licensing activities related to this latest portfolio of patents. ”

June 01, 2018

Katana Silicon Technologies (KST) and Longhorn IP, a leading patent licensing company, have announced today that they have entered into a service agreement to license KST's portfolio of patents. The patent portfolio owned by Katana Silicon Technologies includes patents related to the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Katana Silicon Technologies recently acquired this portfolio from a leading Japanese semiconductor company. 

Furthermore, Katana is retaining Spence PC as its licensing and litigation counsel. More about Spence PC can be found here: www.spencepc.com

Longhorn IP Founder and Managing Member Khaled Fekih-Romdhane commented: "We are glad to make this announcement and we believe in the strength of the KST portfolio. We also look forward to working with Spence PC and its stellar team of IP attorneys. ”​

May 09, 2018

Longhorn IP, a leading patent licensing company, has announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Lone Star Silicon Innovations (LSSI) has entered into a patent licensing agreement with RPX, the leading provider of patent risk management solutions. The patent portfolio licensed to RPX includes patents related to the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. The agreement is aimed at allowing RPX members to utilize LSSI’s technology. The terms of the agreement are confidential.

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Longhorn IP Founder and Managing Member Khaled Fekih-Romdhane commented: "This is Longhorn IP's first transaction with RPX and we are pleased with it.”​

May 01, 2018

Longhorn IP LLC announced today that its affiliate Nordic Interactive Technologies LLC has acquired a portfolio of patents from funds managed by Intellectual Ventures Management LLC. The portfolio includes assets related to video codecs and communication technologies with worldwide coverage. Terms of the agreement are confidential.

"We are very pleased to have acquired these assets. We believe that they will further increase the phenomenal momentum and growth that Longhorn IP has been experiencing so far.", said Chris Dubuc, a Managing Member at Longhorn IP LLC.

March 08, 2018

Longhorn IP announced today that Chris Dubuc and Khaled Fekih-Romdhane, both Founders and Managers of Longhorn IP LLC, have been named on IAM's Strategy 300 list, representing the "World’s Leading IP Strategists" (www.iam-media.com/strategy300/). 

"We are proud to be listed among the world's leading IP strategists.", said Khaled Fekih-Romdhane.

March 08, 2018

Longhorn IP announced today that its subsidiaries Ox Mobile Technologies LLC (OMT) and L2 Mobile Technologies LLC (L2MT) have entered into license agreements with a European phone vendor to license OMT and L2MT’s Standard Essential Patents (SEPs).

Furthermore, OMT is pleased to announce that its patent CN101127587B has now been determined essential to the LTE standard by experts of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). This patent is currently subject to an infringement action against HTC in China. 

February 01, 2018

Longhorn IP announced today that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) dismissed the petition for Inter Partes Review in the case of IPR2017-01513 related to US patent 5,973,372. Petitioners United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) were represented by K&L GATES LLP and ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP.  Patent Owner Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC was represented by FITCH, EVEN, TABIN & FLANNERY LLP. 

December 21, 2017

Longhorn IP announced today that its subsidiary Lone Star Silicon Innovations (LSSI) has filed legal proceedings for patent infringement against STMicrolectronics Inc. and STMicroelectronics N.V. in the Northern District of California on December 19, 2017. LSSI is asserting that three of its semiconductor patents are infringed by the manufacturing and sales of STMicroelectronics products.

LSSI is represented by its legal counsel Fitch, Even, Tabin and Flannery, a Chicago based IP law firm.

October 26, 2017

Longhorn IP announced today that its subsidiary Ox Mobile Technologies (OMT) has filed legal proceedings for patent infringement against HTC Corporation and HTC Communication Co. Ltd. and distributors of HTC products in the Beijing IP Court on October 18, 2017. Ox Mobile Technologies is asserting that one of its Chinese patents is infringed by the manufacturing and sales of HTC products implementing LTE cellular communications standard.

Ox Mobile Technologies is represented by its legal counsel Beijing East IP, a leading intellectual property firm in China, founded by Dr. Gao Lulin, the founding Commissioner of the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO).

September 05, 2017

Longhorn IP today announced that its subsidiary L2 Mobile Communications LLC has filed legal proceedings for patent infringement against HTC Corporation and HTC Communication Co. Ltd. and distributors of HTC products in the Beijing IP Court on September 5, 2017. L2 Mobile Communications is asserting that two of its Chinese patents are infringed by the manufacturing and sales of HTC products implementing LTE cellular communications standard.

L2 Mobile Communications is represented by its legal counsel Beijing East IP, a leading intellectual property firm in China, founded by Dr. Gao Lulin, the founding Commissioner of the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO).

June 27, 2017

Longhorn IP announced today that its Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC subsidiary has reached an agreement with Western Digital Corp. and SanDisk LLC which resolved on confidential terms their dispute in Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC v. Toshiba Corp. et al., Civil Action No. 2:16-cv-1170 (E.D. Tex.).

June 09, 2017

Longhorn IP announced today that Chris Dubuc, Managing Partner, has been named on IAM's Strategy 300 list, representing the "World’s Leading IP Strategists" (www.iam-media.com/strategy300/). "Khaled Fekih-Romdhane and I are very proud of the progress we've achieved at Longhorn IP since its inception", said Chris Dubuc. "Being named on the Strategy 300 list is a great honor, as it is a recognition of the momentum in the IP licensing marketplace achieved by Longhorn IP so far", he added.

May 10, 2017

Longhorn IP announced that it has retained Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery as lead counsel for the Ox Mobile Technologies (OMT) and L2 Mobile Technologies licensing campaigns. Fitch, Even Tabin & Flannery is Chicago's oldest law firm, with over 155 years of experience, and has been recognized as the leading law firm for defending Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs).

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"We are very excited to partner with Fitch Even once again", said Chris Dubuc, a Managing Partner at Longhorn IP. "We have recently published the royalty rates for the OMT and L2MT portfolios, and are seeing very strong interest from potential licensees", he added.

For more information about these two portfolios, including royalty rates, please visit these pages:

• OMT

• L2MT

February 20, 2017

Longhorn IP announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Ox Mobile Technologies LLC has acquired a portfolio of patents from a major Chinese telecom equipment and smartphone manufacturer. The portfolio includes assets related to 4G/LTE with worldwide coverage, as well as Chinese assets related to smartphone implementation. Terms of the agreement are confidential.

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"This second acquisition in the field of mobile technologies establishes Longhorn IP as a major player in this industry. The quality of these assets will allow a strong licensing program with worldwide reach, including in key markets like China." said Chris Dubuc, a Managing Partner at Longhorn IP.

February 02, 2017

Longhorn IP is glad to welcome Dr. Soogeun Lee to the team. Dr. Lee has tremendous experience in the field of semiconductors, and is a leader in the field of semiconductors' patent licensing. He has authored multiple papers in the field of semiconductors, and is also an inventor on several Korean and US patents. Dr. Lee holds a Ph.D degree in Material Engineering from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), in Taejeon, Korea.

January 05, 2017

Longhorn IP announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary L2 Mobile Technologies LLC has acquired a portfolio of patents developed by a world renown consumer electronics company. The portfolio, consisting of over 150 assets, relates to 3G and 4G/LTE cellular technologies. Terms of the agreement are confidential.

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"We are pleased to announce the acquisition of a high quality portfolio including technologies which are key to current cellular systems. This acquisition further illustrates the momentum created by Longhorn IP since its inception." said Chris Dubuc, a Managing Partner at Longhorn IP.

December 21, 2016

Longhorn IP today announced that its subsidiary Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC has filed legal proceedings for patent infringement against Renesas Electronics Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on December 20, 2016.

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Lone Star Silicon Innovations has asserted a total of three patents in the district court action against defendants' integrated circuit devices: United States Patent Nos. 6,103,611; 6,380,588; 6,153,933; 6,388,330; 6,046,089; and 6,326,231. 

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Lone Star Silicon Innovations is represented by its legal counsel Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery.

November 17, 2016

Longhorn IP today announced that its subsidiary Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC has filed legal proceedings for patent infringement against Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on November 16, 2016.

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Lone Star Silicon Innovations has asserted a total of three patents in the district court action against defendants' 40nm and 28nm process nodes: United States Patent Nos. 5,973,372; 6,103,611; and 6,388,330. 

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Lone Star Silicon Innovations is represented by its legal counsel Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery.

November 01, 2016

Longhorn IP today announced that its subsidiary Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC has filed legal proceedings for patent infringement against United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on October 31, 2016.

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Lone Star Silicon Innovations has asserted a total of three patents in the district court action against defendants' 40nm and 28nm process nodes: United States Patent Nos. 5,973,372; 6,103,611; and 6,388,330. 

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Lone Star Silicon Innovations is represented by its legal counsel Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery.

October 15, 2016

Longhorn IP today announced that its subsidiary Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC has filed legal proceedings for patent infringement against Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America, Inc., Toshiba America Electronics Components, Inc., SanDisk Corporation, and Western Digital Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on October 14, 2016.

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Lone Star Silicon Innovations has asserted a total of four patents in the district court action against the defendants' Flash memory products: U.S. Patent Nos. 5,912,188; 6,023,085; 6,388,330; and Reissue No. 39,518. 

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Lone Star Silicon Innovations is represented by its legal counsel Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery.

October 10, 2016

Longhorn IP today announced that its subsidiary Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC has filed legal proceedings for patent infringement against Micron Technology and Nanya Technology in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on October 7, 2016.

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Lone Star Silicon Innovations has asserted a total of seven patents in the district court action against Micron DRAM and Flash memory products: U.S. Patent Nos. 5,872,038; 5,912,188; 6,023,085; 6,097,061; 6,103,611; 6,326,231 and 6,388,330. Five patents were asserted against Nanya’s memory products: U.S. Patent Nos. 5,872,038; 6,097,061; 6,103,611; 6,326,231 and 6,388,330.

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Lone Star Silicon Innovations is represented by its legal counsel Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery, which, with over 155 years of experience, is Chicago’s oldest law firm in continuous practice and a national leader in the field of intellectual property law.

August 04, 2016

Longhorn IP (www.longhornip.com) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Lone Star Silicon Innovations LLC has acquired a portfolio of patents from a leader in the world of semiconductor technology. The acquired assets relate to semiconductor device fabrication. Terms of the agreement are confidential. 

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"We are pleased to acquire a significant number of fundamental patents from a world renown technology company that are key to the design and manufacturing of state of the art semiconductor components." said Khaled Fekih, a Managing Partner at Longhorn IP.