HELIUS AND BROADLOGIC SETTLE PATENT INFRIGEMENT LITIGATION
LINDON, Utah– October 24, 2001 – Helius, Inc. and BroadLogic
Networking Technologies, Inc. announced today that they have reached a
settlement of Helius’ patent infringement lawsuit against BroadLogic.
Helius sued BroadLogic asserting that BroadLogic’ XR1/GW product
infringed Helius’ U.S. Patent No.6,205,473 B1, "Method and System
for Asymmetric Satellite Communications for Local Area Networks."
Such a patent is presumed to be valid.
"As result of the settlement, BroadLogic has agreed to take a royalty
bearing license under Helius’ patent," said Myron Mosbarger,
President and CEO of Helius, Inc.
"Broadlogic has developed a leadership position in the satellite
industry and we are pleased to have reached an agreement with Helius,"
said Tony Francesca, President and CEO of BroadLogic Networking Technologies,
Inc.
BroadLogic believes the acquisition of this license will enable BroadLogic
to continue to develop and serve its XR1/GW product customer base. The
remaining terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
About Helius
Helius Inc. develops technologies for broadband satellite applications
such as IP multicasting, content distribution and interactive Internet.
Helius has worked with leading companies like Philips, Fujitsu, Motorola
and Telesat Canada to improve the usability and management of satellite
for large-scale deployment. Founded in 1995, Helius is based in Lindon,
Utah, and is a holding under the Ray Noorda/Canopy Group Investment Company.
For more information visit www.helius.com
or call 801-764-9020.
About BroadLogic
BroadLogic Network Technologies, headquartered in Milpitas, CA, is the
leading provider of broadband networking equipment for sending and receiving
high-speed video and data. The company is focused on providing innovative
products for data broadcasting and 2-way satellite applications that bring
media-rich content to large corporations, Internet infrastructure providers
and DTV broadcasters and their customers. For more information about BroadLogic,
please visit www.broadlogic.com.
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