8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 6, 2014

SPHERIX INCORPORATED

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware	0-5576	52-0849320
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

7927 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 3125 Tysons Corner, VA	22102
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 992-9260

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 8.01   OTHER EVENTS.  

 On January 6, 2014, Anthony Hayes, the Chief Executive Officer of Spherix Incorporated (the “Company”) was interviewed on Bloomberg’s television and radio program “Taking Stock with Pimm Fox”.  A copy of the press release, which contains a link to the interview, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 The information in this current report, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth in such filing.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) The following exhibits are filed with this report:

Exhibit
Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated January 7, 2014

SIGNATURES

 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:  January 7, 2014

SPHERIX INCORPORATED

/s/  Anthony Hayes

Name:  Anthony Hayes

Title:  Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Spherix CEO, Anthony Hayes Appears on Bloomberg’s

“Taking Stock With Pimm Fox”

TYSONS CORNER, Va., Jan. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Spherix Incorporated (SPEX) -- an intellectual property development company committed to the fostering and monetization of intellectual property, announced that its CEO, Anthony Hayes appeared on Bloomberg’s television and radio program “Taking Stock With Pimm Fox.” Monday after the stock market closed.

Mr. Hayes discussed the company’s recent transaction with Rockstar in which Spherix acquired over 100 patent and patent applications as well as information that was previously filed in the company’s investor presentation.  Links to all these events can be found below:

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/12239/000141588914000002/spex8k_dec312013.htm

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/12239/000141588913001942/ex99-1.htm

http://www.bloomberg.com/video/taking-stock/

About Spherix

Spherix Incorporated was launched in 1967 as a scientific research company.  Spherix is committed to advancing innovation by active participation in the patent market. Spherix draws on portfolios of pioneering technology patents to partner with and support product innovation.

About Rockstar

Rockstar is a patent licensing business that owns and manages a portfolio of more than 4,000 patents and applications developed by technology pioneer Nortel Networks. This portfolio consists of patents covering a wide range of consumer and enterprise communications technologies currently in use or in development in markets worldwide.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), not limited to Risk Factors relating to its patent business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact:

Investor Relations

Phone: (703) 992-9325

Email: info@spherix.com

Or:

RedChip Companies Inc.

1-800-REDCHIP (733-2447)