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American Induction Technologies Responds to Allegations Asserted Against It by Osram Sylvania, Inc.

Osram Sylvania has accused AITI, which manufactures high-technology induction lighting fixtures, of infringing a patent issued to Osram Sylvania in the late 1990s. In its answer to the complaint and counterclaim, AITI denies Osram Sylvania's allegations, and challenges the validity of the patent.

"We believe that this lawsuit should never have been filed," stated a company spokesperson for AITI. "Our customers should rest assured that we believe we will be successful in this litigation. In the meantime, we will continue to offer and support our entire line of successful products, including the 120 Watt Cobra Head model that is presently the subject of this meritless lawsuit."

About American Induction Technologies, Inc.

AITI is a leading manufacturer of high-technology induction lighting fixtures. AITI's IC based lamp and generator systems have a rated life of 100,000 hours. By replacing HID based lighting systems like high pressure sodium, metal halide and mercury vapor with state-of-the art induction, both energy savings and maintenance savings are realized. In real world applications, AITI induction systems have reduced energy consumption by half and also dramatically improved the quality of light. With considerable experience in both design engineering and manufacturing, AITI manufactures and distributes a wide range of light fixtures, including cobra heads, acorn fixtures, wall packs, garage lights, shoe boxes, high bay lights and gas station fixtures. AITI's in-house research and development team has also developed custom fixtures for the hospitality and visual display industries.

For more information about AITI, visit http://www.americaninduction.com/.

Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP
Raymond Tabandeh, 626-795-9900
raymond.tabandeh@cph.com