EX-99.1 2 v324957_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

WiLAN Acquires Patent Portfolio from Alvarion

Portfolio considered to have broad applicability to 4G

OTTAWA, Canada – October 1, 2012 – Wi-LAN Inc. (“WiLAN”) (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN) today announced that it has acquired a global portfolio of more than 150 patents and patent applications from Alvarion Ltd. (“Alvarion”) (NASD:ALVR) for $19 million. WiLAN believes the portfolio has broad applicability to 4G infrastructure and handsets.

“This is an important acquisition that we expect to significantly strengthen our 4G patent portfolio,” said Jim Skippen, President & CEO. “Alvarion is one of the world’s top suppliers of WiMAX, 4G and LTE systems. It has patented a number of key inventions we believe have relevance to both WiMAX and LTE.”

About WiLAN

WiLAN, founded in 1992, is a leading technology innovation and licensing company. WiLAN has licensed its intellectual property to over 260 companies worldwide. Inventions in our portfolio have been licensed by companies that manufacture or sell a wide range of communication and consumer electronics products including 3G and 4G handsets, Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, Wi-Fi and broadband routers, xDSL infrastructure equipment, cellular base stations and digital television receivers. WiLAN has a large and growing portfolio of more than 3,000 issued or pending patents. For more information: www.wilan.com.

Forward-looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other United States and Canadian securities laws. The phrases “considered to have”, “WiLAN believes”, “we expect”, “we believe” and similar terms and phrases are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are based on estimates and assumptions made by WiLAN in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that WiLAN believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause WiLAN's actual performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Such factors include, without limitation, the risks described in WiLAN’s March 9, 2012 annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2012 (the “AIF”). Copies of the AIF may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov. WiLAN recommends that readers review and consider all of these risk factors and notes that readers should not place undue reliance on any of WiLAN's forward-looking statements. WiLAN has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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