Apex Chance Licenses WiLAN Patent Portfolio

OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - April 13, 2015) - WiLAN (TSX:WIN)(NASDAQ:WILN) today announced that Apex Chance Limited ("Apex Chance") has entered into a license agreement with WiLAN's subsidiary, Variable Lighting LLC ("Variable Lighting").

Under the terms of the agreement, Apex Chance has licensed patented technologies that relate to the control of LED lighting used in certain residential applications. The consideration to be paid to Variable Lighting and all other terms of the license agreement are confidential.

WiLAN secured the rights to license the patents through a partnership agreement that was announced in November 2014.

About WiLAN

WiLAN is one of the most successful patent licensing companies in the world and helps companies unlock the value of intellectual property by managing and licensing their patent portfolios. The Company operates in a variety of markets including automotive, digital television, Internet, medical, semiconductor and wireless communication technologies. WiLAN's wholly-owned subsidiary, WiLAN Labs, develops and commercializes innovative solutions to the challenges facing next generation communication networks. Founded in 1992, WiLAN is listed on the TSX and NASDAQ and is included in the S&P/TSX Dividend and Dividend Aristocrats Indexes. For more information: www.wilan.com.

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