“Kodak has turned to the courts, slapping fresh patent abuse lawsuits against Apple, RIM and HTC,” Jonny Evans writes for Computerworld. “In my opinion, Kodak is ripe for acquisition, and Apple should purchase the firm — or someone else will.”
“As I look at it, Kodak’s dwindling balance sheet and profit decline reflects the difficulty it faces transforming itself for the new tech era, despite its invaluable technological assets,” Evans writes. “The fate of the 120-year old firm signals a wider change. This is that the old PC-era-based models are mutating, creating new challenges and forcing a new relationships.”
Evans writes, “With little growth to look forward to… Kodak is attempting to secure its future by protecting its patents. That’s why Kodak is suing Apple, HTC and RIM on strength of claims the three firms have infringed four patents related to digital camera images. A complaint against Apple has also been filed with the US International Trade Commission. I’d argue that rather than fight the legal battle, Apple might consider acquiring Kodak, or at the very least purchasing some of the firm’s patent portfolio.”
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MacDailyNews Take: The only thing with any real value is Kodak’s patent portfolio. It’s up to Apple to peg its value and bid accordingly if they find it worthwhile.
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