BlackBerry patent portfolio worth $2 to $3 billion, analyst estimates

As talk is escalating about the possibility of BlackBerry going on sale or possibly entering a joint-venture, some analysts are looking to the Canadians' patent portfolio as potential savior. According to MDB Capital Group CEO, Chris Marlett, who spoke to AllThingsD BlackBerry's patent portfolio alone could muster about $2 to $3 billion in a cross-licensing deal. And that is the estimated price if a lone bid for the portfolio arrives.

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