0001564590-16-020979.txt : 20160630 0001564590-16-020979.hdr.sgml : 20160630 20160630101306 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001564590-16-020979 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20160630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20160630 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20160630 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Wi-LAN Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001518419 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PATENT OWNERS & LESSORS [6794] IRS NUMBER: 280451743 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-35152 FILM NUMBER: 161741869 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 303 TERRY FOX DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: OTTAWA STATE: A6 ZIP: K2K 3J1 BUSINESS PHONE: 613-688-4900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 303 TERRY FOX DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: OTTAWA STATE: A6 ZIP: K2K 3J1 6-K 1 wiln-6k_20160630.htm 6-K wiln-6k_20160630.htm

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K 

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO
RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of June 2016
Commission File Number: 001-35152

 

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WI-LAN INC.

 

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

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303 Terry Fox Drive
Suite 300
Ottawa, Ontario K2K 3J1
Canada
(Address of principal executive office)

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F   ¨             Form 40-F   þ

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ¨


EXHIBIT LIST

 

Exhibit

 

Description

99.1 

 

Press Release dated June 30, 2016

 


 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

WI-LAN INC.

 

 

 

 

Date: June 30, 2016

By:

/s/ Prashant R. Watchmaker

 

 

Name: Prashant R. Watchmaker 

Title: Vice-President, Corporate Legal & Corporate Secretary

 

 

EX-99.1 2 wiln-ex991_6.htm EX-99.1 wiln-ex991_6.htm

 

Exhibit 99.1

Press release

 

 

 

WiLAN Subsidiary Enters into Settlement Agreement with TCL

 

OTTAWA, Canada – June 30, 2016 – WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN) today announced that the Company’s subsidiary, Touchscreen Technology LLC., and TCL Communication Technology Holdings Ltd. (“TCL”), have settled litigation that was pending in the District of Delaware.

 

The consideration to be paid to WiLAN and all other terms of the settlement are confidential.

 

 

About WiLAN

WiLAN is one of the most successful patent licensing companies in the world and helps companies unlock the value of intellectual property by managing and licensing their patent portfolios.  The Company operates in a variety of markets including automotive, digital television, Internet, medical, semiconductor and wireless communication technologies.  Founded in 1992, WiLAN is listed on the TSX and NASDAQ.  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.  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, expected future developments and the expected effects of new business strategies, 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 February 8, 2016 annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2015 (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.

 

All trademarks and brands mentioned in this release are the property of their respective owners.

 

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For media and investor inquiries, please contact:

 

Dave Mason

Investor Relations

LodeRock Advisors Inc.

C: 613.688.1693

E: dave.mason@loderockadvisors.com

 

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