But because FRAND is in the eye of the beholder, an owner of an SEP may still demand more than others think is fair for a licence, and spark hostilities.

ECONOMIST: Patents and mobile devices

Below is a long-term dividend history chart for SEP, which can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend with approx. 5.3% annualized yield is likely to continue.

FORBES: Bag SEP Even Cheaper Than Its Secondary?

Contributions to Keogh and SEP plans can be postponed if a tax extension is filed.

FORBES: Retirement Savings Deadlines Approaching

Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of BPL, versus RES and SEP.

FORBES: Buckeye Partners, L.P. Stock Getting Very Overbought

According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, SEP makes up 1.18% of the MLP ETF ( AMEX: MLPA )which is trading lower by about 0.8% on the day Tuesday.

FORBES: Shares of SEP Now Oversold

According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, SEP makes up 1.29% of the MLP ETF ( AMEX: MLPA )which is trading higher by about 1% on the day Friday.

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