1100 Kodak’s patents, the bankrupt will be sold at auction on August 8. The estimated cost of the inheritance fotoimperii – 2.6 billion dollars. However, if we assess the impact of patents on buying one of the leaders in mobile devices, the high price will seem very small amount.

Parties interested in acquiring this intellectual property, has announced the formation of strategic alliances. The first group consists of Google, Samsung, LG and HTC, united around a platform Android. The second team includes Apple, Microsoft and an investment fund Intellectual Ventures.

Strategic alliances are designed to eliminate competition and conflict between the allies, as well as reduce the financial risks during the bidding. Interest in the unusual event caused by the fact that after the auction mobile market will be waiting for serious change. In the first place winner will receive valuable trophies strong support in some of the current patent litigation, and then be able to dictate terms in future trials. The sweetness of victory could upset decision to the U.S. Commission on International Trade (International Trade Commission), which is ready to accept some of the most expensive Kodak patents invalid.