Marathon goes the distance with HP patent licences
Patent monetisation company Marathon Patent Group has formed a subsidiary business that will license HP-owned patents directed to electrokinetic film (EK) technology.
The company, called 3D Nanocolor Corp, has acquired worldwide rights with an option to acquire patents and associated proprietary technology directed to EK technology.
EK technology is an optical switching film using electrically charged ink that can be applied to glass surfaces to enable dynamic control of colour and contrast.
According to Marathon, the IP licensed by 3D Nanocolor is a result of “years of research and development” at HP.
The company will be managed by Tim Koch and James Douvikas, two former senior engineering and business development leaders at HP.
Koch, chief technology officer at 3D Nanocolor, said: “For the first time in the smart glass and window market, our patented EK technology promises to bring together the two most important attributes needed to drive mass commercial adoption—lower cost and appealing aesthetics.”
Doug Croxall, founder of Marathon, added: “We are pleased to announce the launch of our IP commercialisation platform, which complements our existing patent licensing business. 3D Nanocolor will be our first subsidiary focused on commercialisation.
“HP’s rich portfolio of patents demonstrates its novelty and application. We believe HP’s investment, combined with James’ and Tim’s expertise in developing the technology as part of the HP team responsible for its creation, offers a sizeable opportunity for Marathon shareholders,” he added.
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