Conversant Announces Semiconductor Patent License Agreement With SK hynix

Ottawa, Canada; September 5, 2017 – Conversant Intellectual Property Management Inc. announced today a semiconductor patent license agreement with SK hynix Inc. SK hynix is the global leader in producing semiconductors, such as DRAM and NAND flash and System IC, including CMOS Image Sensors. Under the agreement, SK hynix receives a license to Conversant’s worldwide portfolio of patents and patent applications that cover semiconductor products and systems. The terms of the agreement are confidential.

“We are pleased to enter into a new license agreement with SK hynix,” said Boris Teksler, CEO of Conversant. “This license agreement between Conversant and SK hynix reflects the ongoing value of Conversant’s semiconductor patent portfolio. The portfolio dates back to 1975 when the company first focused on inventing ways to improve Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) semiconductors. In the years since, we’ve continued to strengthen our portfolio, with both our internal research and development and the acquisition of patents from semiconductor leaders, to provide a compelling package of semiconductor-related patents.”

About Conversant

Conversant Intellectual Property Management Inc. is a global intellectual property management company known for its principled approach to patent licensing. With a portfolio of thousands of patents and patent applications under management, Conversant has special expertise in semiconductors and communications technology. For more information, please visit www.conversantip.com.