BlackBerry patent portfolio worth $2 to $3 billion, analyst estimates
As talk is escalating about the possibility of BlackBerry going on sale or possibly entering a joint-venture, some analysts are looking to the Canadians' patent portfolio as potential savior.
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According to MDB Capital Group CEO, Chris Marlett, who spoke to AllThingsD BlackBerry's patent portfolio alone could muster about $2 to $3 billion in a cross-licensing deal.
And that is the estimated price if a lone bid for the portfolio arrives. If say Apple, Google or Microsoft all wanted to buy it and start a bidding war, BB's patents could amass sums between $4 and $5 billion.
BlackBerry still carries a lot of weight in the industry despite having financial troubles - its devices and services are well known, BlackBerry Messenger is used by some 50 million users. So if a major industry player like Google, Microsoft or Apple wanted to purchase BlackBerry entirely, the deal could be worth $8 to $10 billion.
BlackBerry currently has 5,236 active U.S. patent and about 3,730 active applications in wireless communication.
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- tc
- 09 Sep 2013
- RuB
BlackBerry Patents – Another Hi-Tech Treasure Trove? http://www.chipworks.com/en/technical-competitive-analysis/resources/blog/blackberry-patents-another-hi-tech-treasure-trove-part-one/
- AnonD-152638
- 21 Aug 2013
- mhB
Realisticly, if MS is to buy BB, they would implement the services in to WP and Windows, and maybe get inspired by some UI elements. And I think that would be the best way for MS to go after such a purchase. Having more OSes in one company is not a...