FAQ: Patent Matters

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1. What is IPIX's patent position in the field of immersive media?

IPIX enjoys the strongest patent position within the field of immersive media. We can make this statement because our patents have been extensively litigated, and in the end, came out on top and fully validated. That basically means that millions of dollars were spent trying to shoot down the Oxaal patent portfolio, and that attempt failed. This is important in an industry still in its infancy, because it gives IPIX the right to keep competition out of our field, and it gives IPIX the right to license others within the field.

2. What is IPIX's policy on licensing its IP?

Because our field of use is so broad, IPIX is presently willing to license its patent portfolio and technology. IPIX has concluded successful license agreements in the past.

3. What is IPIX's position on a certain newcomer to the field asserting infringement?

A letter has been received by several of our customers, and has been circulated in the 360 degree photography community, which alleges IPIX and other products infringe patent 6,754,400. Because the '400 patent was filed years after IPIX products were being marketed, IPIX believes this patent is clearly invalid. Therefore, IPIX's position is that, while we cannot speak for products not licensed under the IPIX and Oxaal patents, any continued assertion of the plainly invalid '400 patent, including sending baseless letters to our customers, licensees or users of the accused IPIX-branded technology, constitutes patent misuse, unfair competition, and tortious interference with IPIX's business relationships.