While some LTE backers are also pushing for a patent pool, Mr. Thelander predicted that WiMAX and LTE royalties ultimately may be quite similar. But Larry Goldstein, a patent lawyer who wrote a book on patent pools, said the WiMAX group could reduce the number of licensing deals to be negotiated even if some patent holders don’t join.  “It can cut down on the onerous negotiations and cut down on the overall royalty rate”, he said.

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