ParkerVision Files Patent Infringement Complaint Against Apple in Germany
October 07 2016 - 8:00AM
ParkerVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRKR), a developer,
manufacturer and marketer of semiconductor technology solutions for
wireless applications, announced today that its wholly-owned German
subsidiary, ParkerVision GmbH, has filed a complaint against Apple,
Inc., Apple Distribution International and Apple Retail Germany
B.V. & Co. KG (collectively, “Apple”) for the infringement of
the German part of European Patent 1 206 831. The complaint,
which was filed in Munich Regional Court, seeks injunctive relief
and declaration of liability for damages for infringing devices
being offered, brought to market, used or introduced in Germany.
The accused products include the Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, and the
iPad Air 2.
The patent at issue in this case is the same
patent ParkerVision asserted against LG Electronics Deutschland,
GmbH, a German subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., in June
2016. Based upon preliminary submissions in the LG case, the
Regional Court of Munich issued a preliminary opinion indicating
its predisposition toward a finding of infringement. A
hearing in the LG case is scheduled for November 10, 2016.
The law firm of Noerr LLP is representing ParkerVision in both
actions. Noerr LLP is a multinational law firm of over 500
professionals, which has substantial and longstanding expertise in
handling complex German, European and international patent
litigation.
“We are pleased with the efficiency of the
German court system in our infringement proceedings against LG, and
we anticipate similar results in this case against Apple,” stated
Jeffrey Parker, CEO of ParkerVision.
About ParkerVision
ParkerVision, Inc. designs, develops and markets
its proprietary radio-frequency (RF) technologies, which enable
advanced wireless solutions for current and next generation
communications networks. Protected by a highly-regarded, worldwide
patent portfolio, the Company’s solutions for wireless transfer of
RF waveforms address the needs of a broad range of wirelessly
connected devices for high levels of RF performance coupled with
best-in-class power consumption. For more information please
visit www.parkervision.com. (PRKR-G).
Safe Harbor Statement
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information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on any such forward-looking statements, each of which
speaks only as of the date made. Such statements are subject
to certain risks and uncertainties which are disclosed in the
Company’s SEC reports, including the Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2015 and the Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March
31, 2016 and June 30, 2016. These risks and uncertainties
could cause actual results to differ materially from those
currently anticipated or projected.
Contact:
Cindy Poehlman
Chief Financial Officer
ParkerVision, Inc.
904-732-6100
cpoehlman@parkervision.com
or
Matt Steinberg
The Piacente Group
212-481-2050
parkervision@tpg-ir.com
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