Acacia subsidiary acquires ADAPTIX

NEWPORT BEACH, USA: Acacia Research Corp. announced that its subsidiary has acquired ADAPTIX Inc., a pioneer in the development of 4G technologies for wireless systems, for $160 million.

ADAPTIX, which has $10 million in cash, is an award-winning technology company long recognized in the industry as one of the first developers of cutting edge 4G wireless systems. With patents filed as early as 2000, ADAPTIX’s research and development efforts have resulted in one of the world’s most significant intellectual property portfolios focused on 4G technologies. With its rapidly growing portfolio of 230 issued and pending patents in 13 countries, ADAPTIX’s innovations extend across a broad range of 4G technologies including OFDMA and MIMO.

“ADAPTIX has been on the forefront of developing next-generation wireless communications for the past 11 years,” commented Acacia CEO, Paul Ryan, “and Acacia’s acquisition provides our shareholders with a great opportunity to participate in the worldwide growth of 4G wireless technologies as Acacia continues to expand its patent licensing business.”