The Acquisition Process

Why would you want to sell patents to AST?

•  The collective purchasing power of AST members provides you with significant exposure to potential purchasers of patents, and potentially higher bid amounts than would likely be possible from individual companies •  AST and its members do thorough due diligence before bidding; as a result the bid is solid and sales close quickly and efficiently •  As a defensive entity, AST will not tie up your valuable technical and legal professionals by calling them to testify in litigation cases brought by purchasers whose intent is to enforce

For patent sales, contact Linda Biel 1-212-362-5870

MEMBERSHIP Allied Security Trust is focused exclusively on member interests. With – no outside investors to satisfy, our members never have to worry about a different set of priorities driving AST action. AST has 15 member companies, from North America, Europe and Asia. Member companies include Ericsson, Philips, RIM, Avaya, Motorola, Verizon, Cisco, HP and others.

Our members are in:

•  Information Technology •  Communications – wired to wireless •  Internet technologies •  Semiconductors •  Software •  Consumer electronics •  Information based medical devices •  Cable TV

Membership requirements and benefits •  Operating companies with over $1 billion in annual product revenue •  Members maintain an escrow account for the purchase of patents and share equally in administrative expenses •  All members are part of the AST Board, and as such make all major decisions about the AST operating model •  Pooled funds lower the acquisition cost for each member •  Membership in AST is confidential. We protect your confidentiality by intermediating interactions For membership inquiries, contact Dan McCurdy 1-609-397-8215