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): July 18, 2003 InterDigital Communications Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 1-11152 23-1882087 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 781 Third Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1409 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 610-878-7800 Item 5. Other Events. On July 22, 2003 the Company issued a press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the commencement of arbitration proceedings with Nokia Corporation. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated July 22, 2003 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. INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION By: Lawrence F. Shay ------------------------------------------ Lawrence F. Shay Vice-President and General Counsel Dated: July 22, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ------------ ----------- 99.1 Press release dated July 22, 2003