Universal Electronics Inc. and Logitech Settle Patent Infringement Litigation
Oct 1, 2012
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SANTA ANA, Calif. & NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2012--
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) (NASDAQ: UEIC), Logitech International
S.A. (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI), Logitech Europe S.A., and Logitech Inc.
today announced that they have settled a patent infringement lawsuit
that was pending in the Federal District Court of the Central District
of California since 2011. The specific terms of the settlement agreement
are confidential.
About Universal Electronics
Founded in 1986, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) is the global leader
in wireless control technology for the connected home. UEI designs,
develops, and delivers innovative solutions that enable consumers to
control entertainment devices, digital media, and home systems. The
company’s broad portfolio of patented technologies and database of
infrared control software have been adopted by many Fortune 500
companies in the consumer electronics, subscription broadcast, and
computing industries. UEI sells and licenses wireless control products
through distributors and retailers under the One For All® brand name.
For additional information, visit our web site at www.uei.com.
About Logitech
Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to the
digital experiences they care about. Spanning multiple computing,
communication and entertainment platforms, Logitech’s combined hardware
and software enable or enhance digital navigation, music and video
entertainment, gaming, social networking, audio and video communication
over the Internet, video security and home-entertainment control.
Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed
on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market
(LOGI).
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain matters discussed in this press release may be
forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties, including the amount of business that may be generated by
UEI resulting from the business relationship discussed herein. The
companies undertake no obligation to revise or update any
forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances
that may arise after the date of this release.
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their respective owners.
Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are owned by
Logitech and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
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Source: Universal Electronics Inc.
UEI:
Richard A. Firehammer, Jr.
General Counsel,
Universal Electronics
714-918-9500
or
Logitech:
Nancy
Morrison, Vice President, Corporate Communications – USA
510-713-4948