Published: January 15, 2009

Crimson Trace Files Lawsuit Against LaserMax

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WILSONVILLE, Ore., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Crimson Trace Corporation, Inc, theOregon-based manufacturer of LASERGRIPS(R) laser sights, filed suit in U.S. District Court inPortland, Oregon against LaserMax, Inc. ofRochester, New York to address LaserMax's infringement of fourUnited States patents.

Crimson Trace seeks court-ordered injunctive relief and unspecified damages for patents assigned to the company related to laser sighting devices for firearms.

"Crimson Trace respects the intellectual property of other companies, and we insist that other companies respect ours," said Lew Danielson, President of Crimson Trace. "Developing and marketing patented technology is at the core of the company's market position, and we have been forced to take action to protect that position," he added.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP represents Crimson Trace Corporation. F. Ross Boundy, Benjamin J. Byer and John F. McGrory, Jr. filed the suit Wednesday in U.S. District Court inPortland, Oregon.

Crimson Trace is the world's leading manufacturer of handgun laser sighting systems. Major law enforcement agencies, all branches of the U.S. Military and responsible citizens worldwide have been using patented Crimson Trace products since 1994. Crimson Trace products are recommended as an essential accessory by top firearms trainers and handgun manufacturers. For additional information, please visit www.crimsontrace.com

SOURCE Crimson Trace Corporation