History in the making… Let the bidding begin. Bids on approximately 1100 digital images patents that Kodak wants to sell had Monday as the date for initial bids. Then the auction takes place on Aug. 8th. Winning bids should be released on Aug. 13th. On Wednesday the Bankruptcy Judge said that Kodak can proceed with …
History in the making… On Thursday, a US District Court Judge told Apple that they cannot move their suit against Kodak from Bankruptcy Court to the District Court. This includes 10 patents that help digital cameras to preview photos on computer screens. Those patents are also part of the collection that Kodak is auctioning off. …
History in the making… On Thursday, the Democrat & Chronicle website had this story about 3 companies that are leasing space in Eastman Business Park (formerly Kodak Park). NY-Best, Cerion and Natcore are very happy to find a place to grow that has so many good amenities. Also on that web page is a video …
The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle has created a webpage called “Kodak Park Through the Years.” On that page is a map showing how Kodak Park grew over the years. Also on the map are “clickable” links that open text files, photos and a few videos. Kodak Park is officially now known as Eastman Business Park …
History in the making… On Wednesday Kodak filed a motion with the Bankruptcy Court that would give 15 top executives awards if the company is successful in restructuring. A possible $8.82 in cash and deferred stock would be paid if the execs meet their goals to return money to creditors. To receive 100% of the …
History in the making… Last week there were a whole bunch of small companies that had filed petitions against the auction of approx. 1100 Kodak digital patents. Those companies were worried about a lack of protection for their licenses of some of the patents from Kodak. Somehow those companies were placated before a big hearing …
History in the making… Several companies have filed objections to the auction sale of Kodak’s digital patents. The list of companies with objections include: Intel, IBM, Nintendo, Fujifilm, Motorola Mobility and Motorola Solutions, Truesense Imaging, LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics an a few smaller companies. All of those companies have license agreements with Kodak to …
On Monday Kodak sued Apple over ownership of 10 patents that both have claimed. Those 10 patents are part of the approximately 1,100 patents that Kodak is looking to sell. Last week, the Bankruptcy Court Judge suggested that this would be the the proper direction after saying he lacked the authority to rule on motion …
History in the making… On Monday Kodak filed to the bankruptcy court for approval of bidding procedures to auction off more than 1,100 digital imaging patents. Kodak will offer 2 portfolios for auction. The Digital Capture Portfolio includes over 700 patents, covering key aspects of image capture, processing, and transmission technologies that are crucial to …
History in the making… On Wednesday Kodak asked the Bankruptcy Court to reject an patent ownership claim from Apple. Apple also tried to block an action being decided by the Judge. Apple and Kodak have been suing and counter-suing each other on patents dealing with how photos are displayed on digital devices. History may be …