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Lenovo Purchase of Motorola Mobility from Google for $2.91 billion

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In 2005, Lenovo first burst onto the scene by acquiring IBM’s PC line, namely the brand recognition of the Thinkpad line. Although Google will be keeping much of the Motorola patent portfolio, Lenovo will receive license and access to such technological innovation.

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Interview with Jose daVeiga, KlickSports

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We filed for a patent in 2000, but in 2001, when we filed for the final patent, the market tanked. Kent also went off to other things, but in 2005 we got awarded that patent. Anyone can create a lead on Klicksports, and brands can sponsor a sport, an event, or a playoff event, which is a series of games.

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Why You Should Start a Company in. Los Angeles

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The city has, however, quietly been home to some of the most successful online companies to date, including CitySearch (sold to Ticketmaster for $260 million in 1998), Overture (acquired by Yahoo for $2 billion in 2003), eHarmony and LowerMyBills (bought by Experian for $330 million in 2005). Sponsored by Westin. All rights reserved.

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63 Los Angeles Entrepreneurs To Be Proud Of

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Joey Flores is co-founder and CEO of Earbits , an online radio platform that enables bands, labels and concert promoters to acquire fans, market new releases and promote live events. He previously led business development for Affiliate Fuel, leading to its acquisition by Experian in 2005. Our Best Interviews Via Email: Monthly.

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Ten Tech Entrepreneurs Who Are Putting LA on the Map

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Coffin sold LowerMyBills.com in 2005 for 300 million and took that money into the Los Angeles startup sector. It also won a number of key patents bit.ly/RiJCFI Follow PandoDaily: Search. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Ten Tech Entrepreneurs Who Are Putting LA on the Map. Post navigation. ← Previous.