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Lycos puts its IP patents under hammer

Lycos recently retained the services of the Propeller(y) in a strategic decision to make its IP portfolio available to the industry for acquisition or licensing

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K Rajani Kanth Hyderabad
Last Updated : May 21 2015 | 10:45 PM IST
Lycos Inc, a US-based search engine firm acquired by Hyderabad-based, publicly-listed digital marketing company Lycos Internet Limited (formerly Ybrant Digital Limited), is making available its large portfolio of patented technologies ranging from search engine technology to online advertising and online gaming for sale as it prepares to launch a suite of hard good products in the coming weeks.

Lycos recently retained the services of the Propeller(y), an IP consultative initiative, in a strategic decision to make its IP portfolio available to the industry for acquisition or licensing.

“For us, it is of strategic importance to utilise all assets of the company in a manner consistent with current market trends, as well as our collaborative corporate culture, “ said Lycos  president Brad Cohen on its large IP portfolio.

Lycos' products are still relevant and utilised by industries like online advertising, ad keywords, SEO (search engine optimisation), robust databases and even online multi-player gaming, the company said in a release on Wednesday.

“We are excited to work with such an advanced portfolio,” said Stayko Staykov of The Propeller(y). “Some of the assets have forwards citations in the hundreds and all describe technologies that are critically relevant for the online and mobile industries, while having applications in emerging fields such as Internet of Things. (IoT).”

With a commitment to innovation and a loyalty to their products, Lycos hopes this acquisition will foster relationships and growth. Lycos is not focusing on its IP portfolio as it wants to foster a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship with partners and industries, the release added.

 

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First Published: May 21 2015 | 8:47 PM IST

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