Wi-LAN (OTCMKTS:QTRHF)., trading on the OTCMKTS under the symbol QTRHF, is a technology licensing company specializing in the management and commercialization of patented innovations. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Wi-LAN has built a portfolio that spans wireless communications, digital video, semiconductor, and data networking technologies. The company’s core business model centers on acquiring and licensing intellectual property rights, as well as enforcing patent portfolios on behalf of technology inventors.
Over the years, Wi-LAN has negotiated licensing agreements with leading global technology enterprises, enabling the deployment of critical innovations in smartphones, tablets, broadband infrastructure, and audio/video devices. The company’s licensing programs offer structured royalty streams and strategic partnerships that help original equipment manufacturers and chipset designers access patented technologies while mitigating litigation risks. Wi-LAN’s patent enforcement division works to protect the value of inventions by pursuing legal recourse when license negotiations do not yield mutual agreement.
Originally a spin-out from Northern Telecom, Wi-LAN has undergone significant evolution, including its 2017 integration into Quarterhill Inc., a diversified technology growth and investment firm. Through this affiliation, Wi-LAN leverages broader financial resources and corporate governance structures to expand its patent acquisitions, enhance licensing capabilities, and explore adjacent opportunities in connected technologies. The company maintains a global footprint, supporting clients and patent holders across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other markets.
Wi-LAN’s leadership team is led by industry veteran James Skippen, who has served as Chairman and CEO, guiding the company’s strategic direction and negotiating complex licensing deals. Supported by a management group experienced in intellectual property law, engineering, and business development, Wi-LAN continues to refine its approach to patent portfolio management. By focusing on sustainable licensing revenues and strategic partnerships, the company aims to create long-term value for shareholders and licensees in an ever-evolving technology landscape.
