August 15, 2005 04:16 PM US Eastern Timezone
InterVideo Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Dell; Seeks Injunction and Damages Related to Patent Covering Personal Computer and Electronic Device Functions, Especially Concerning InterVideo's InstantON Products and Technology
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 2005--InterVideo, Inc. (Nasdaq:IVII), a leading provider of software solutions to tier-one consumer electronics and PC manufacturers, announced today that its subsidiary, InterVideo Digital Technology Corporation, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against Dell Inc. for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,765,788 ("the '788 Patent"), entitled "Method and apparatus for integrating personal computer and electronic device functions."
InterVideo Digital Technology Corporation earlier filed, in 2004, two patent infringement lawsuits against Acer, Inc., in the United States Federal Court for the Western District of Texas for infringement of the '788 patent, and in the Taiwan District Court of Taipei for infringement of various Taiwan patents relating to its InstantON(TM) technology. InterVideo has resolved those cases to its satisfaction.
InterVideo alleges that upon information and belief, Dell had full and prior knowledge of the '788 patent and therefore Dell's infringement has been and continues to be intentional and willful by importing, making, using, selling and/or offering for sale in the United States computer products, and components and peripherals thereof that embody the inventions of the '788 Patent. InterVideo has asked the California court to enjoin Dell from manufacture, sales, offers to sell, use and importation of products which infringe on the '788 Patent and to order Dell to account for and pay to InterVideo all damages, plus enhanced damages and attorney fees and costs.
InterVideo is a recognized leader in enabling personal computers with consumer electronics device functionality and believes in promoting ingenuity through the protection of intellectual property.
About InterVideo, Inc.
InterVideo is a leading provider of DVD software. InterVideo has developed a technology platform from which it has created a broad suite of integrated multimedia software products that allow users to capture, edit, author, burn, distribute, and play digital video. InterVideo's software is bundled with products sold by the majority of the leading PC OEMs. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA with regional offices in Europe, Taiwan, China and Japan. For more information, contact InterVideo at 510/651-0888 or visit the company's Web site at www.intervideo.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for the historical statements contained herein, the foregoing release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our lawsuit against Dell and the protection of our intellectual property. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially due to several factors, including but not limited to the inherent uncertainty in litigation and the risks of not successfully proofing validity or infringement of our '788 patent; legal expenses may adversely impact our operating results; time and resources from management may distract their attention from the core business; adverse effects on existing business relationships with suppliers and customers; unsuccessful efforts or delays in new products development; customers' acceptance of InstantON technology; increased competition and pricing pressure; other litigation or claims regarding alleged infringement of third parties' intellectual property rights; and other risks and uncertainties. Please consult the various reports and documents filed by InterVideo with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to InterVideo's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for other risk factors potentially affecting the Company. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and InterVideo disclaims any responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statement provided in this news release.
InterVideo is registered trademark of InterVideo, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Source: BusinessWire
