Harris Corporation Comments on Patent Infringement Matters
November 08 2004 - 3:57PM
PR Newswire (US)
Harris Corporation Comments on Patent Infringement Matters
MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE:HRS) said that last week the appeal was finalized
in its cellular technology patent infringement case against
Ericsson, Inc., and the company is confident that the Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit Court will uphold the jury verdict
that was previously rendered in favor of Harris. In July 2003, a
judgment was entered for $43 million plus attorney's fees and
interest, which Ericsson appealed. "We are confident that the
appeals court will uphold the jury verdict, and we look forward to
a final resolution," commented Gene Cavallucci, vice president and
general counsel for Harris. "Harris has a long history of licensing
its patent portfolio and has used its portfolio both offensively
and defensively over many years." In response to patent
infringement proceedings announced today by NEC involving microwave
radio equipment, Harris said it has been in discussions with NEC
regarding this subject for more than two years. During these
discussions, Harris has asserted a number of patents against NEC
products that infringe upon certain Harris patents. "Harris
believes that NEC's assertions and lawsuits are without merit, and
the company will aggressively defend its position," Cavallucci
said. "Harris has been a leading developer of microwave technology
since 1958, and its intellectual property is a key asset in our
leadership position." Harris Corporation is an international
communications technology company focused on providing assured
communications(TM) products, systems and services for government
and commercial customers. The company's operating divisions serve
markets for government communications, tactical radio, broadcast,
and microwave systems. Harris provides systems and service to
customers in more than 150 countries. Additional information about
Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/.
Forward-Looking Statement This press release contains
forward-looking statements that reflect management's current
expectations, assumptions, and estimates related to litigation.
Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor
provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions
investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks
and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends
to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by
such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected
outcome of the referenced cases are forward-looking and involve
risks and uncertainties. Other factors that may impact the
company's results and forward-looking statements may be disclosed
in the company's filings with the SEC. Harris disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events,
or otherwise. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Tom Hausman,
+1-321-727-9131, or , or for investor relations, Pamela Padgett,
+1-321-727-9383, or , both of Harris Corporation Web site:
http://www.harris.com/
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