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      "text": "In November 2002, DSP spun out its IP licensing division, which, along with Parthus Technologies, created CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA).\nCEVA is a licensor of semiconductor intellectual property used in mobile handsets, portable and consumer electronics.\nMore than 10 years after the spin-off, there is still substantial overlap between the Board and legal counsel of DSP and CEVA.\nRecently, DSP entered into a technology license with CEVA where DSP will pay CEVA to license its intellectual property for DSP's HDClear product, potentially one of the most valuable new products at DSP.\nWe believe that DSP is paying CEVA both an upfront license as well as ongoing royalties based on sales of HDClear.",
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