Published: November 19, 2008
VIZIO and Competitors Reach Business Resolution, MPEG-2 Patent Lawsuit Dismissed
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, the fastest growing brand
of flat panel HDTV's inNorth America, announced today that it has entered
into a business resolution settling a patent infringement lawsuit filed in the
US District Court for the Southern District ofNew York. The lawsuit was
brought by several VIZIO competitors who license their MPEG-2 patents through
MPEG-LA. As part of the settlement, VIZIO has entered into an MPEG-2 Patent
Portfolio License, and the lawsuit will be dismissed.
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"We are pleased that we have reached a mutually acceptable business
resolution, it is VIZIO's policy to respect the rights of intellectual
property, thoroughly investigate all claims and vigorously defend our legal
rights when we feel a claim is invalid," stated Laynie Newsome, VIZIO
Co-Founder, VP Sales and Marketing Communications.
About VIZIO
VIZIO, Inc. "Where Vision Meets Value," headquartered inIrvine,
California, is America's HDTV Company. In 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top
by becoming the #1 selling brand of flat panel HDTVs inNorth America and
became the first American brand in over a decade to lead major categories in
U.S. TV sales. VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich flat panel
televisions to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a
broad range of award winning Plasma and LCD HDTVs including the new XVT
series. VIZIO's products are found at BJ's Wholesale, Costco Wholesale, Sam's
Club, Sears, Walmart and other retailers nationwide along with authorized
online partners. VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the
Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Good Housekeeping's
Best Big-Screens, CNET's Top 10 Holiday Gifts, PC World's Best Buy among
others. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at
http://www.VIZIO.com.
The V, VIZIO, Where Vision Meets Value names, phrase and symbols are
trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks may be
the property of their respective holders.
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