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Acacia Research- Acacia Technologies (ACTG)

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The Company is comprised of two operating groups: The Acacia Technologies group develops, acquires, and licenses patented technologies. The CombiMatrix group is developing a platform technology to rapidly produce tailored-content arrays.

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Acacia Research- Acacia Technologies At A Glance

Current Price: $8.17
Last Trade Time: 2/9/2010 4:00 PM
Open: $0.00
Previous Close: $7.93
Daily Range: $8.05 - $8.24
52-Week Range: $2.14 - $9.75
Volume: 96,823
Market Cap: $260.23M
P/E Ratio: 0.00
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Avatar TSIF (98.89) Submitted: 10/20/09 4:17 PM

Patent control/licensing doesn't usually impress me. MDVX.OB and VHC seem to think that patent control is about sueing large companies such as Microsoft and then celebrating when you get a Marksman ruling that your "suit" may have merit. Try prosecuting it to conclusion before you cheer. A...More

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Avatar SanDieguito (< 20) Submitted: 11/16/07 9:38 AM

down $5 to $11

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Avatar TSIF (98.89) Submitted: 10/20/09 4:17 PM : Outperform Start Price: $8.93 ACTG Score: -9.22

Patent control/licensing doesn't usually impress me. MDVX.OB and VHC seem to think that patent control is about sueing large companies such as Microsoft and then celebrating when you get a Marksman ruling that your "suit" may have merit. Try prosecuting it to conclusion before you cheer. Acacia Research as a 3 star stock doesn't get much respect either, but making money off of licensing can be one of the most lucrative markets to be in. Yes, it does require some overhead monitoring and fighting for your patents. If a work around can be designed, it will be by someone. The margins, however, are outstanding! Acacia hasn't had the greatest of revenue quarters of late, but no debt, positive cash flow and low overhead it has good potential with the right combination. Recent acquisitions are in some technology areas that could be important. Even in cases Acacia loses, they still typically acquire additional portfolios or customers.

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Avatar Fiskhus (90.35) Submitted: 2/24/09 11:22 PM : Outperform Start Price: $3.17 ACTG Score: 116.29

LMS= AA* 1%50 = AorN

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Avatar biffinnh (94.48) Submitted: 2/07/09 9:29 PM : Outperform Start Price: $3.61 ACTG Score: 100.84

only in america...

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Avatar billygreene (< 20) Submitted: 7/18/08 11:42 AM : Underperform Start Price: $4.51 ACTG Score: -93.26

I hate patent trolls.

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Avatar costanostra (< 20) Submitted: 4/05/08 9:17 PM : Outperform Start Price: $6.16 ACTG Score: 52.00

When you talk about patent licensing firms you probably think of Rambus. Acacia is just like the former with an experienced team of executives acquiring new patents left and right.

Acacia has been increasing it's patent portfolio every Quarter and Revenues are up 50% Year Over Year.

Intellectual Property is big business with more and more companies rushing to claim ownership of their technologies. Due to losing a recent court case the stock trades at a discount.

If anything, pick this one up for CAPS.

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