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Guten Abend,

Endlich zwei neue News zu Geoworks. Wird der Wert wieder interessant? -Besonders in Hinblick auf Ericsson (Artikel Nr. 2). Meinungen erbeten.

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De Firdayon

Nr. 1

GEOWORKS FILES COMPLAINT AGAINST PHONE.COM AND SANYO WITH THE U.S. INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

The complaint seeks an order to block importation into the United States of Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) cellular telephones containing Phone.com`s microbrowser

ALAMEDA, Calif. (September 11, 2000) - Geoworks Corporation (Nasdaq: GWRX), a leading innovator in mobile data communications services and technologies, on Friday, September 8, 2000 filed a complaint against Phone.com, Inc., Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. of Japan, and Sanyo North America Corporation in the United State International Trade Commission (ITC) in Washington D.C. The complaint seeks an order to block importation into the United States of Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) cellular telephones containing Phone.com`s microbrowser.

WAP cellular telephones provide wireless access to Internet content by using a flexible user interface (Flex UI) that is covered by Geoworks` U.S. Patent No.5,327,529 (the `529 patent). Geoworks` Flex UI™ technology was examined by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and awarded the `529 patent in 1994. Geoworks` complaint requests that the ITC determine that Sanyo is unlawfully importing WAP cellular telephones containing Phone.com microbrowser software that is alleged to infringe the Geoworks patent and to exclude from importation into the U.S. WAP cellular telephones and other wireless communications devices that infringe the `529 patent.

Geoworks` Flex UI is used under license in a variety of applications in the personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), and now in the WAP cellular telephone markets. The Flex UI technology is available in cellular telephones under an industry-wide licensing program made available under the WAP Forum`s Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) guidelines.

"Geoworks has always believed that licensing, not litigation, is the best route to obtain compensation for the widespread use of Geoworks` patented Flex UI technology," said Dave Grannan, president and CEO of Geoworks. "But when Phone.com attacked our `529 patent covering the Flex UI by filing suit in the California courts, we took the necessary steps to ensure our patent rights are asserted as quickly and certainly as possible. The ITC`s patent expertise and streamlined procedures provide the best way to resolve Phone.com`s disruption of the rapid roll-out of WAP services in the United States. Additionally, we have selected the well-respected legal firm of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett and Dunner. L.L.P. to represent Geoworks in this matter."

The ITC is a federal agency that conducts investigations into unfair trade practices involving the importation of products that allegedly infringe U.S. intellectual property rights. The ITC has three full-time Administrative Law Judges who are dedicated to handling expedited investigations involving patent infringement and other forms of unfair import practices. ITC Judges routinely handle patent infringement cases involving complex technology in the computer and telecommunications fields. The agency has nationwide jurisdiction and can issue exclusion orders that prevent the importation into the United States of cellular telephones and other devices that infringe Geoworks` `529 patent. Geoworks expects that a trial on its complaint against Sanyo and Phone.com will occur six months after institution of the investigation and a final decision and issuance of remedial orders by the ITC will likely occur within a total of 12 months.

In April 2000, Phone.com sought declaratory relief against Geoworks in the federal district court in San Francisco seeking to invalidate the `529 patent. In June, Geoworks answered Phone.com`s complaint and filed counterclaims asserting that Phone.com`s UP.Browser and associated products infringe the `529 patent. It is expected that the ITC investigation will be resolved more quickly than the federal district court action.

Geoworks` Flex UI technology and licensing program are more fully described at the Geoworks web site, www.geoworks.com.

Nr. 2

Ericsson and Geoworks Cross License Technology

ALAMEDA, Calif. (September 18, 2000) Geoworks Corporation, a leading innovator in mobile data communications services and technologies, and Ericsson, the world leader in mobile communications, announced they have entered into a cross-licensing arrangement of several patents from both parties including Geoworks Flex UI Patent. The cross licensing arrangement will allow users to have access to personalized services anytime and anywhere. Specifically, with use of these patents, Ericsson will be furthering its position in the development and marketing of Internet enabled terminals and infrastructure equipment while Geoworks will enhance its Mobile ASP product offering and its newly acquired AirBoss Wireless Systems mobile data solutions.

"We consider this cross licensing transaction a major milestone that we hope to replicate," said Adam de Boor, Chief Technology Officer of Geoworks.

"With the signing of this Agreement, Ericsson solidifies its momentum as an industry leader in Internet system solutions, services and devices," said Kasim Alfalahi, Director Corporate IPR & Licensing, at Ericsson.

About Ericsson
Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in mobility and Internet in creating the new era of Mobile Internet. Ericsson provides total solutions covering everything from systems and applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the world.

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das is dann wohl endlich der durchbruch für geoworks.

ich kann jedem nur raten, zu diesen kursen einzusteigen.

bald 3 stellig.