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May 11, 2009

Acer says it has joined the Open Patent Alliance (OPA), a group that offers intellectual property rights solutions that support the development and adoption of WiMAX-based technology.

With this new initiative, Acer will help the proliferation of WiMAX technology, mobile devices and wireless applications around the globe.

The OPA was formed last June by members of the WiMAX Consortium.

Acer joins current OPA members Alcatel-Lucent, Alvarion, Cisco, Clearwire, Huawei Technologies, Intel Corp. and Samsung Electronics to foster an ecosystem focused on broader choice and more competitive equipment.

OPA President Yung Hahn said "we are proud to welcome Acer to the OPA. Adding their voice further strengthens the support for an innovative and open WiMAX ecosystem. Taking a collaborative approach to IPR issues, the OPA can continue to foster greater WiMAX innovation, collaboration and competition."

"The OPA is excited to expand the reach of the 4G WiMAX ecosystem to include non-traditional companies like Acer, a leading innovator on the cusp of the computing/cellular convergence revolution."

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Source: Acer.