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DSS Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Top Tech and Retail Companies

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DSS Technology Management, a subsidiary of Document Security Systems, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Intel, Dell, GameStop, Conn's, NEC, Wal-Mart, and AT&T in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The lawsuit alleges infringement of US Patents 5,965,924 and 6,784,552, which relate to semiconductor manufacturing. The technology at the center of the lawsuit helps ensure the authenticity of digital and physical financial instruments, identification documents, and brand packaging.

Key Takeaways:

  • DSS Technology Management has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against seven major companies, including Intel, Dell, and AT&T, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
  • The lawsuit alleges infringement of two US Patents, 5,965,924 and 6,784,552, which relate to semiconductor manufacturing.
  • The technology at the center of the lawsuit is used to ensure the authenticity of digital and physical financial instruments, identification documents, and brand packaging.
  • DSS Technology Management is represented by Derek Gilliland of Nix, Patterson & Roach, LLP, a complex commercial and intellectual property litigation firm.
  • Civil Action No. 6:15-cv-00130 has been assigned to the case.

Statistics:

  • 7 major companies are defendants in the lawsuit: Intel, Dell, GameStop, Conn's, NEC, Wal-Mart, and AT&T.
  • 2 US Patents are at the center of the lawsuit: 5,965,924 and 6,784,552.
  • The court where the lawsuit is filed is the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division.

Sources:

  • "DSS Files Patent Infringement Claims Against Intel" on PR Newswire
  • PR Newswire, February 17, 2015
  • DSS Technology Management, Inc.
  • Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE MKT: DSS)

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