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December 6, 2016 10:52 AM EST

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO
RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of December 2016
Commission File Number: 001-35152

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WI-LAN INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

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303 Terry Fox Drive
Suite 300
Ottawa, Ontario K2K 3J1
Canada
(Address of principal executive office)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☑

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

EXHIBIT LIST

Exhibit		Description
99.1		Press Release dated December 6, 2016

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, thereunto duly authorized.

	WI-LAN INC.


Date: December 6, 2016	By:	/s/ Prashant R. Watchmaker
		Name: Prashant R. Watchmaker Title: Senior Vice-President, General Corporate Counsel & Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

Press release

WiLAN Acquires Patent Portfolio from Eastman Kodak

OTTAWA, Canada – December 6, 2016 – WiLAN (TSX:WIN) (NASD: WILN) announced that its wholly‑owned subsidiary, Commercial Copy Innovations LLC (“Commercial Copy”), has acquired a portfolio of patents from Eastman Kodak Company (“Kodak”).

The portfolio covers various elements of electrophotography and other printing technologies with broad geographic coverage across numerous countries, including the US, Germany, Japan and China. WiLAN was able to select patents from a larger portfolio of more than 1,200 patent assets.

Kodak has been a technology leader in the digital printing process of electrophotography for over 45 years.

“We are pleased to be selected by Kodak to acquire this important portfolio,” said Jim Skippen, President & CEO, WiLAN. “Kodak’s brand is synonymous with innovation, and we look forward to realizing a return on our investment in this portfolio and their significant R&D efforts.”

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. Founded in 1992, WiLAN is listed on the TSX and NASDAQ. For more information: www.wilan.com.

Forward-looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other United States and Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are based on estimates and assumptions made by WiLAN in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and the expected effects of new business strategies, as well as other factors that WiLAN believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause WiLAN's actual performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Such factors include, without limitation, the risks described in WiLAN’s February 8, 2016 annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2015 (the “AIF”). Copies of the AIF may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov. WiLAN recommends that readers review and consider all of these risk factors and notes that readers should not place undue reliance on any of WiLAN's forward-looking statements. WiLAN has no intention, and undertakes no obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

All trademarks and brands mentioned in this release are the property of their respective owners.

PRESS RELEASE