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NOTE 7 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July 5, 2016, Marathon IP GmbH (“Marathon IP”), a German corporate entity and newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Patent Purchase Agreements (the “PPA”) to purchase 86 patents from Siemens Switzerland Ltd and Siemens Undsutry Inc, (together, “Siemens”). The patents purchased by Marathon IP relate to Internet-of-Things (IOT) technology. Generally, the portfolio’s subject matter is directed toward self-healing control networks for automation systems. The patents are relevant to wireless mesh or home area networks for use in IOT, or connected home devices and enable simple commissioning, application level security, simplified bridging, and end-to-end IP security. The technology can support a wide variety of IOT enabled devices including lighting, sensors, appliances, security, and more. Pursuant to the terms of the PPA, Marathon IP paid Siemens $250,000 in cash upon closing.
On August 11, 2016, our Luxembourg subsidiary PG Technologies S.a.r.l. entered into a strategic relationship with a large fund and a Forture Global 50 company to manage, commercialize and monetize approximately 10,000 patents all within a particular industry vertical.
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