Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), one of the world’s
premier technology licensing companies specializing in high-speed memory
architectures, today announced it has signed an amendment to its current
patent license agreement with Qimonda AG, a leading manufacturer of
memory products.
This amendment extends the minimum term of the original patent license
agreement, but specifies that in the event Infineon ceases to control or
otherwise own a majority of Qimonda shares, certain competitors would
not accede to the license upon their acquisition of control of Qimonda
or a majority of Qimonda shares. The amendment further provides that any
such acquirer would generally not acquire the benefit of a release from
Rambus for past damages, including past infringement of Rambus' patent
portfolio.
“This amendment paves the way for further
cooperation between our two companies,” said
Robert Feurle, vice president Business Unit Specialty DRAM of Qimonda
AG. “We look forward to collaborating with
Rambus to develop state-of-the-art memory products for the high-volume
computing and consumer electronics markets.”
“Beyond the patent license, we are working
with Qimonda on leadership products, such as the XDR memory architecture,”
said Sharon Holt, senior vice president of Worldwide Sales, Licensing,
and Marketing at Rambus. “Together, our teams
can provide the advanced memory solutions that enrich the experience of
end-users worldwide.”
Infineon and Rambus signed the original patent license agreement in
March 2005. This patent license agreement was followed by a technology
license for the XDR memory architecture signed by Qimonda and Rambus in
January 2007.
For more information on Rambus’ patent
portfolio, please visit www.rambus.com/patents.
About Rambus Inc.
Rambus is one of the world's premier technology licensing companies
specializing in the invention and design of high-speed memory
architectures. Since its founding in 1990, the Company's patented
innovations, breakthrough technologies and renowned integration
expertise have helped industry-leading chip and system companies bring
superior products to market. Rambus' technology and products solve
customers' most complex chip and system-level interface challenges
enabling unprecedented performance in computing, communications and
consumer electronics applications. Rambus licenses both its world-class
patent portfolio as well as its family of leadership and
industry-standard interface products. Headquartered in Los Altos,
California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, India,
Germany, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to future
collaboration between Qimonda and Rambus. Such forward-looking
statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections,
management’s beliefs and certain assumptions
made by Rambus’ management. Actual results
may differ materially. Rambus’ business
generally is subject to a number of risks which are described more fully
in Rambus’ periodic reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Rambus undertakes no obligation to
update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances
after the date hereof.
Rambus Inc.
Linda Ashmore, 650-947-5411 (Public Relations)
lashmorer@rambus.com
