Currently, Hybrid has filed suit against Com21 and Celestica, its manufacturer. In the past two years, Hybrid has distributed legal papers and its licensing agreement to almost all of the telco-return cable modem vendors. To date, no vendors have complied. Intel licensed Hybrid's technology in the early 90s to develop its CablePort cable modem, but the licensing involved different terms. IBM formally challenged the patent, but the dispute was settled out of court.
Fees are due quarterly.
Other terms apply. Hybrid will continue to promote its licensing offer and investigate vendors that might be infringing on the company's intellectual property rights. BlazeNet Launches Data Services over Susquehanna Cable BlazeNet, a traditional and cable ISP, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Susquehanna Cable has launched data services over Susquehanna's York, Pennsylvania system. The service requires customer installation of 3Com cable modems. 3Com cable modems will be made available through retail stores in York.