UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 29, 2012
RPX Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-35146
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26-2990113
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(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File No.)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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One Market Plaza
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Suite 800
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San Francisco, CA 94105
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
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(866) 779-7641
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 29, 2012, RPX Corporation (the “Company”) announced that, effective as of September 1, 2012, Geoffrey Barker will cease serving as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, and will instead assume the title of Executive Director. Mr. Barker will continue serving the Company in a full-time capacity, and his compensation arrangements will not change in connection with his new position. The change in Mr. Barker’s position does not involve any controversy or disagreement with the Company.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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RPX Corporation
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By:
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/s/ Martin E. Roberts
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Martin E. Roberts
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General Counsel
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Dated: August 29, 2012