Philips Electronics Patents and Patent Applications Relating to Digital Networking to be Offered at ICAP Ocean Tomo Live Intellectual Property Auction on July 23rd in Chicago

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CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
ICAP Ocean Tomo Auctions - a division of ICAP (IAP.L), the world`s premier
interdealer broker - today announced it will offer for sale a large number of
intellectual property assets held by Philips Electronics on July 23rd in Chicago
at The ICAP Ocean Tomo Summer IP Markets 2009 Auction & Conference with
essential information regarding all lots available immediately online at
http://catalog.oceantomoauctions.com.

The Philips lot comprises over fifty assets with worldwide coverage relating to
digital networking, with an emphasis on message delivery over digital networks.
The ubiquity of technology throughout businesses in all industries has made the
idea of launching a startup without budgeting for computer hardware and other
technology costs nearly inconceivable. Further, as a company grows, its reliance
on technology only increases, as instantaneous communication becomes critical to
organization, efficiency and productivity.

The Philips assets up for auction on July 23rd pertain to mid- to large-scale
communication systems and provide substantial domestic and international
protection. The portfolio includes assets relating to converged systems
involving both web-based and wireless networks, to new and improved message
delivery methods using network beacons, novel means of interaction between
beacon devices and portable network devices, and even methods for using the
communication network to locate mobile devices.

"Businesses that are serious about maximizing the utility of their networks,
particularly internet service providers and network software developers, would
do well to look into these assets" said Dean Becker, of ICAP Ocean Tomo. "The
breadth of this lot`s protection will make it a strong addition to any patent
portfolio."

Potential buyers/licensees include internet service providers, software
companies, wireless, targeted advertising firms, and networking infrastructure
manufacturers.

The technology being sold has been cited as prior art in patents by numerous
firms including Samsung Electronics Co. (KS:005930), Sony Corporation
(NYSE:SNE), and Intel Corporation (NYSE:INTC).

To submit IP for consideration by Ocean Tomo Auctions or for inquiries regarding
these lots, contact 312.377.4851 or auctions@oceantomo.com.

About ICAP Ocean Tomo Auctions

ICAP Ocean Tomo Auctions has received global recognition as the pioneer and
leader in the live auctioning of intellectual property assets. Over the past
three years since inception, nine Live IP Auctions across the US and Europe
which have transacted millions, benefiting sellers such as sold inventors, small
and mid-size companies, large corporations, investors, and others. Hundreds of
key decision makers in the IP and financial communities attend and participate
in auction events, including C-level executives, IP and business professionals,
investors, inventors and media professionals. The auctions have been featured on
CNBC, Bloomberg TV, The Wall Street Journal, Barron`s, Red Herring,
BusinessWeek, Reuters and more.

About ICAP Ocean Tomo

ICAP Ocean Tomo leverages the talents of experienced intellectual property
monetization professionals to match buyers and sellers for the sale of patents
and other intellectual property assets in private sale transactions, multi-lot
live IP auctions and through Patent/Bid-Ask, the first and only brokerage and
online marketplace for Intellectual Property.

ICAP Ocean Tomo offers broad-ranging expertise and unparalleled credibility not
currently available in the emerging patent marketplace, continuing ICAP`s
standard for excellence and innovation. Combining its brokering expertise and
world-class customer service, ICAP Ocean Tomo brings stability and liquidity to
the patent monetization marketplace and is currently the intellectual property
brokerage of choice for IP assets in both the primary and secondary markets.

Our veteran brokers have expertise in IP revenue generation, technology
deployment and law. The team uses their vast knowledge of marketplaces across
many sectors throughout the United States, Asia and Europe to deliver
highly-valued transactions for client benefit.

On June 16, 2009, ICAP and Ocean Tomo, LLC announced that ICAP had purchased the
transactions division of Ocean Tomo. The new name for the division is ICAP Ocean
Tomo.

About The ICAP Ocean Tomo Summer IP Markets 2009 Auction & Conference

The ICAP Ocean Tomo Summer IP Markets 2009 Auction & Conference will be held in
Chicago on July 22nd -23rd at The Drake Hotel. To review the CLE approved
conference program and to register, visit www.IPMarkets2009.com.

About ICAP

ICAP is the world`s premier interdealer broker and provider of post trade
services. The Group matches buyers and sellers in the wholesale markets in
interest rates, credit, commodities, foreign exchange, equities and equity
derivatives through voice and electronic networks. ICAP has an average daily
transaction volume in excess of $2.3 trillion, more than 40% of which is
electronic. ICAP is also the source of global market information and research
for professionals in the international financial markets. ICAP plc was added to
the FTSE 100 Index on 30 June 2006. For more information go to www.icap.com.

Media Contact
For ICAP Ocean Tomo:
Kristi Stathis
773-294-4360
kstathis@klsedition.com

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