Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

Intermec Introduces RFID Rapid Start Licensing Program for Limited Period to Provide Industry Access to Comprehensive IP Portfolio

Friday, May 6, 2005

To spur adoption of RFID (radio frequency identification), a powerful new supply chain technology, and to simplify licensing of its RFID intellectual property portfolio, RFID pioneer Intermec Technologies Corp. today announced a limited-time Rapid Start Licensing Program that provides RFID manufacturers access to Intermec’s broad portfolio of RFID innovation at attractive rates. The program, which begins June 1, 2005, and concludes Aug. 31, 2005, will provide the marketplace with clear guidance about which vendors are licensed to use Intermec’s RFID IP and will simplify complicated technology cross-licensing issues.

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