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Belkin Prevails in International Trade Commission Investigation
ITC rules Belkin’s KVM switches do not infringe on Aten’s patent
(Compton, CA) - February 11, 2008 – Belkin International, Inc., the global leader in connectivity solutions, announces that the International Trade Commission (ITC), in a Notice of Commission Determination issued on February 8, 2008, ruled that Belkin did not infringe Aten’s patent (U.S. Pat. No. 7,035,112) and that Belkin did not violate the trade statute.
At Aten’s request, the ITC initiated an investigation against Belkin in December 2006. Aten claimed several Belkin KVM switches infringed on their patent. In November 2007, an ITC administrative law judge ruled in Belkin’s favor, finding no violation by Belkin.
The investigation has now been terminated by the ITC.
Mark Reynoso, President for Belkin International, Inc.:
- We are very happy with the outcome of the hearing and the findings of the ITC. Belkin respects intellectual property rights and has a strict policy in place to avoid violating such rights.
- Belkin’s innovation can be seen in the products we bring to market, which continue to be highly regarded with awards for both design and technology.
About Belkin International, Inc.
Belkin offers a diverse product mix that provides people with seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars, and on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company and the recognized leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to accessories for MP3 devices, computers, and more. We provide extensive solutions for networking, home theater—with our PureAV® line of cables, power, and digital wireless accessories—and many more categories. You can view and purchase them at www.belkin.com, as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores.
Belkin’s phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, we now have offices throughout Europe—in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, among others—and in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, Shanghai, and our regional headquarters in Hong Kong.
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