The company's purpose is to develop, acquire, manage, sell and distribute patents, other intangible assets and licenses, and to utilize and exploit them, among other things, by granting licenses and/or sub-licenses, in particular in the field of software solutions. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other domestic and foreign companies, manage its own assets and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties.