Rovi, NDS Extend IPG Patent DealRovi, NDS Extend IPG Patent Deal

Rovi extends Interactive Program Guide patent license agreement with NDS

April 25, 2012

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Rovi Corporation (Nasdaq:ROVI) today announced that it has extended its license agreement with NDS Group Ltd, a leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, for Rovi's interactive program guide (IPG) patent portfolio. Through the agreement, NDS will be able to continue to provide IPG and related technologies under the Rovi patents to its customers. The extension runs for an additional 5 year period and includes new, additional rights under the Rovi patents for secondary screens such as mobile devices, tablets and online applications.

"As the industry's leading provider of digital TV solutions, NDS strives to help its customers deliver a world-class TV experience to subscribers on any device," said Gorm Nielsen, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, NDS. "We believe our customers benefit from having the option to license Rovi's IPG patents alongside NDS' own leading technology and service offerings and are therefore pleased to extend our license agreement with Rovi."

"This agreement enables NDS to expand its licensed product offerings and provide its digital pay-TV customers with more options in licensing IPGs for use across multiple devices," said Samir Armaly, EVP, Intellectual Property & Licensing, Rovi Corporation. "We are pleased to continue to work with NDS and their customers to help them deliver a world class TV experience to their viewers."

Rovi Corp.

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