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INTUSIQ AND COMVERGE, INC. RESOLVE PATENT LITIGATION |
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INTUSIQ AND TENDRIL NETWORKS, INC. RESOLVE PATENT LITIGATION |
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INTUSIQ SPONSORS DISTRIBUTECH IN SAN DIEGO |
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COUGHLIN STOIA GELLER RUDMAN & ROBBINS AND INTUSIQ FILE MAJOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT SUIT AGAINST ONCOR, RELIANT ENERGY, COMVERGE, DATAMATIC, EKA SYSTEMS, SENSUS, TANTALUS, TENDRIL NETWORKS AND TRILLIANT |
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IPCO, LLC AND ITRON, INC. RESOLVE PATENT LITIGATION |
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IPCo’s 516 Patent Claims Validated in ex-parte Re-examination Finding by United States Patent Office |
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ZIBGEE FILES ANONYMOUS RE-EXAMINATION OF TWO OF IPCO LLC'S PATENTS |
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IPCODBA INTUSIQ FILES PATENT INFRINGEMENT AGAINST TEXAS UTILITY COMPANY, CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. ALONG WITH ITRON AND EATON |
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IPCO, LLC EXECUTES EWMTM GATEWAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BROADBAND ENERGY NETWORKS |
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PLAINTIFFS CHEER RULING ON VERY VALUABLE PATENTS |
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COURT ENJOINS BAYARD GROUP'S- HUNT TECHNOLOGIES AND CELLNET TECHNOLOGY OVER CLAIMS OF OWNERSHIP OF IPCo's KEY WIRELESS MESH PATENTS |
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LATEST NEWS: IPCO, LLC ANNOUNCES ITS CERTIFICATION MEMBERSHIP AS A NATIVE AMERICAN OWNED BUSINESS WITH NABA "NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE" |
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IPCO, LLC EXECUTES WI-FI MESH EWMTM LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MESH CITY INC. OF MURRIETA CALIFORNIA |
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IPCO LLC RELOCATES TO LARGER OFFICE |
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IPCO LLC EXECUTES BROAD PATENT LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC. |
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IPCO LLC FILES SECOND WI-FI MESH PATENT LAWSUIT AGAINST TROPOS NETWORKS, INC. |
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IPCO DOES IT AGAIN FILING SECOND WIRELESS MESH PATENT LAWSUIT AGAINST CELLNET TECHNOLOGIES INC. |
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IPCO ANNOUNCES A PATENT SETTLEMENT WITH ELSTER ELECTRICITY |
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IPCO LLC, FILED ANOTHER PATENT INFRINGEMENT LAWSUIT, THIS TIME ALLEGED AGAINST CELLNET TECHNOLOGY, INC. IN DISPUTE OVER WIRELESS MESH NETWORK GATEWAY SYSTEM |
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IPCO FILES WIRELESS MESH PATENT LAWSUIT AGAINST TROPOS NETWORKS |
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IPCO, LLC AND ITRON, INC. RESOLVE PATENT LITIGATION
Atlanta, GA (November 14, 2008) – IPCO, LLC d/b/a IntusIQ announces that Itron, Inc. has become a licensee of the EWM Patent PortfolioTM. The parties have amicably resolved the litigation between them by Itron taking a license to the EWM Patent PortfolioTM.
ABOUT IPCO LLC – IPCO, a privately held company located in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the leading developers of wireless mesh technology, providing technology to its customers and licensees. IPCO also provides critical patent rights through its ESSENTIAL WIRELESS MESHTM Patent Portfolio for various wireless infrastructure systems and service applications. For more information visit its web site at www.ewmlicense.com.
CONTACT:
Dan Newman; (800) 449-4900; dnewman@csgrr.com
Candida Petite; 678-228-1192; cpetite@ewmesh.com
IPCo’s 516 Patent Claims Validated in ex-parte Re-examination Finding by United States Patent Office
Atlanta Georgia, - Aug 14, 2008 – IPCo LLC d/b/a IntusIQ, a world leader in wireless communication systems and applications, today reported that it has received an action from the U.S. Patent Office confirming the patentability of 19 out of 19 claims in U.S. Patent 6,249,516 with no amended or modified claims, and meaning that all the claims in the 516 Patent were reaffirmed as being allowed by the U.S. Patent Office.
In the United States District Court Northern District of California (Case No. 08-mc-80126-MMC), Zigbee’s counsel acknowledged that “Zigbee anonymously filed Requests for Reexamination of two of IPCO’s patents in or around April, 2006.”The anonymous filing regarding the IPCO ‘516 and ‘062 patents was undertaken by DLA Piper US LLP, one of the world’s largest law firms.
Almost two years ago, IPCO agreed to stay litigation against Cellnet Technology Inc. and Tropos Networks, Inc. while the Patent Office further considered two of IPCO's patents. The law suit alleged infringement of U.S. Patent 6,249,516. Cellnet became a board member of Zigbee on April 23, 2007.
"Today we received notification from the U.S. Patent Office, confirming patentability of all the claims in the ‘516 patent," said Oliver Lee, Chairman of IPCO. "This is a great outcome, re-affirming the validity of the patent. We expect the re-examination certificate to be issued soon. Having been temporarily foreclosed from proceeding with its patent infringement counts by the reexamination process, this decision should permit us to immediately resume the Cellnet and Tropos Networks lawsuits."
About IPCO now d/b/a IntusIQ
IPCO, a leading developer of mesh technology, works with companies wishing to tap the rich experience of its inventors through its Essential Wireless MeshTM enablement program. IPCO’s patents and technologies are licensed under the trademarks Essential Wireless Mesh™ and EWM™. IPCO works with its licensees to provide them technical, financial and business support as need ed to succeed in their business. The EWM™ ecosystem has 2 types of participants -- “Licensees” which adopt IPCO’s technology and “Preferred Service Partners” which have established expertise in delivering quality solutions to EWMTM licensees.
Contact
Candida Petite
IntusIQ
678-228-1192
cpetite@ewmesh.com
ZIBGEE FILES ANONYMOUS RE-EXAMINATION OF TWO OF IPCO LLC'S PATENTS
In an Amended Opposition to Compel Production of Documents in Case No. 08-mc-80126-MMC in the United States District Court Northern District of California, Zigbee’s counsel admits that “Zigbee anonymously filed Requests for Reexamination of two of IPCO’s patents in or around April, 2006.”The anonymous filing was undertaken by DLA Piper US LLP, one of the world’s largest law firms.
Ed Calloway of Motorola states in his declaration “Since its formation, Zigbee has become a global organization of more that 270 member companies. Zigbee membership includes worldwide technology providers, such as Texas Instruments and Motorola, as well as smaller equipment manufacturers.”
Zigbee states that IPCO “now being temporarily foreclosed from proceeding with its patent infringement counts on the Reexamination Patents, served subpoenas on Zigbee” in the IPCO and SIPCO vs Cellnet+ Hunt and B&L (CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. 1:06-CV-3048-JEC United States District Court For the Northern District of Georgia). Cellnet became a board member of Zigbee on April 23, 2007.
IPCODBA INTUSIQ FILES PATENT INFRINGEMENT AGAINST TEXAS UTILITY COMPANY, CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. ALONG WITH ITRON AND EATON
Atlanta, GA and San Diego, CA (March 20, 2008) – Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP, the world’s leading plaintiffs’ law firm, today announced that it has filed a patent infringement suit against CenterPoint Energy, Eaton Corporation and Itron, Inc. on behalf of its client, IP Co., LLC. The patent infringement lawsuit was filed for infringement of IPCO’s valuable mesh technology patent – U.S. Patent No. 7,054,271 – in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. As a result of these defendants’ on-going infringement, IPCO seeks both injunctive relief and monetary damages.
IPCO, a leading developer of mesh technology, and its pioneering technology is from the early works of two of the industries greatest and most prolific inventors, T. David Petite, and Dr. Edwin Brownrigg. Mr. Petite and Dr. Brownrigg have been active in this industry for over a decade and have developed many leading edge solutions that are used today.
John C. Herman, Chair of Coughlin Stoia’s Intellectual Property Practice Group and IPCO’s lead counsel, stated, “IPCO’s inventors have made significant contributions to wireless technology since its evolution. This lawsuit is intended to protect IPCO’s business, existing licensees and its valuable patent rights.” |
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About IPCO, LLC
IPCO, a leading developer of mesh technology, works with companies wishing to tap the rich experience of its inventors through its Essential Wireless MeshTM enablement program. IPCO’s patents and technologies are licensed under the trademarks Essential Wireless Mesh™ and EWM™. IPCO works with its licensees to provide them technical, financial and business support as needed to succeed in their business. The EWM™ ecosystem has 2 types of participants -- “Licensees” which adopt IPCO’s technology, and “Preferred Service Partners” which have established expertise in delivering quality solutions to EWMTM licensees.
Oliver Lee, the Chairman of IPCO, stated, "IPCO works with companies wishing to tap the rich experience of our inventors through its Essential Wireless MeshTM enablement program. IPCO filed this suit today alleging infringement of its patents by CenterPoint Energy, Eaton and Itron to protect our existing customers investment in their licensed business. We have an active non-litigious licensing program for our technology and patents, but where necessary we will continue to ensure that the value of our intellectual property is protected up to the point of asking the courts for injunctive relief from a business selling or using infringing products or services that continue to damage us with no regard for our intellectual property rights." |
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| About Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins, LLP |
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Coughlin Stoia is consistently ranked as the world’s leading plaintiffs’ firm, having recovered billions of dollars for clients around the world. The firm has been appointed as lead counsel in hundreds of cases since its founding in 2004. |
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In 2006 (the most recent year available), Coughlin Stoia was the top-ranked class action firm – both in aggregate amount of dollars recovered and number of recoveries secured – according to a report by Institutional Shareholder Services. Cornerstone Research also ranked Coughlin Stoia at the top of its list for representing 31 percent of all plaintiffs in successful securities cases. |
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Coughlin Stoia’s lawyers have been responsible for recovering more than $45 billion on behalf of clients – including an unprecedented $7.2 billion for the victims of the Enron fraud. The firm’s attorneys have been involved in 60% of the top 25 recoveries in US history. |
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Coughlin Stoia is one of the leading firms appointed as lead counsel on behalf of consumers in numerous insurance, consumer and antitrust matters. |
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Coughlin Stoia represents more institutional investors in securities and corporate litigations – public and multi-employer funds – than any other plaintiffs’ firm in the world. |
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Coughlin Stoia has nearly 200 attorneys, including dozens of former federal prosecutors, SEC attorneys, state prosecutors, and a former federal judge. The firm has offices in San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boca Raton, Houston, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, New York, and Atlanta. |
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IPCO, LLC EXECUTES EWMTM GATEWAY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BROADBAND ENERGY NETWORKS
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Reno Nevada Sept. 30, 2007 IPCo, LLC (IPCo) and Broadband Energy Networks Inc. (BEN) announced today that they have completed a licensing deal for the IPCo 6,044,062 family of patents for its C2k Automation Gateway and UNI-PLEX Energy Applications Platform.
The UNI-PLEX C2k Automation Gateway is the core of Broadband Energys complete Automation Computer solution for network integration, communications and automation across incompatible systems and protocols. The Connector C2k Automation Gateway enables any product or system to be made interoperable, and to be monitored and remotely controlled over the Internet.
The C2k Automation Gateway enables a variety of valuable utility applications and consumer applications and services for businesses, buildings and homes.
"The pervasiveness of the internet and the extension of connectivity to each and every device in the home or business is the next evolution" says David Petite, CEO of IPCo, LLC. "We are seeing a significant increase in the use of broadband applications such as VOIP, ISP and other communication services, alongside consumer sensor monitoring and controls. A consumers gateway is the key concentration point for all of these applications, which is why we are very pleased to have concluded a license with BEN. Their capabilities to provide this mix of services across broadband and narrowband, and multiple protocols puts them ahead of their time. As systems of this type are delivered we will see a tremendous adoption and the power of the "Wireless World Wide Web, which will have an even more disruptive impact the wired world wide web."
"We are proud to be a member of the EWM program. We benefit from the extensive knowledge of its inventors, and their vision and delivery of a new communications environment" says Larry Silverman, CEO of BEN. "Their EWM partnership program is already generating new opportunities for us with existing licensees, we are already developing new ideas and applications based on these synergies."
BEN will demonstrate its use of mesh radio technology in booth #229 at the AMRA AutovationSM 2007 symposium, which runs from September 30th - October 3rd at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada - USA.
About IPCo, LLC and Essential Wireless Mesh
IPCo is a privately held company located in Atlanta, Georgia providing technology assistance, and ESSENTIAL WIRELESS MESH patent rights for various wireless infrastructure for various system service applications, for more information visit its web site at www.ewmlicense.com
IPCo, LLC the leading pioneer for mesh technology has an extensive patent portfolio in the area of wireless mesh networking for communications, remote data management and control. The patent portfolio covers software and hardware techniques that can be implemented in a wide range of products including wireless service remote monitoring platforms and web services, for value added enterprise wide applications. IPCos vision and intellectual capital has helped to create a number of wireless product development companies that are introducing new products and services supporting a global market.
About BEN Broadband Energy Networks (BEN) is a market leading technology company providing electric utilities with field-proven Smart Grid and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solutions and services, featuring secure end-to-end IP connectivity. The companys patented C2k automation gateway and UNI-PLEX utility applications integrate, monitor, and control systems and devices across the electric grid with smart meters and customer premise equipment, from thermostats and loads to solar and DG systems. UNI-PLEX utility applications include Demand Response and Grid Monitoring to maximize overall system efficiency and reliability. UNI-PLEX also features a real-time Consumer Energy Information Portal.
BEN combines a robust, standards-based open platform with a compelling business model, to deliver viable Smart Grid solutions today for utilities worldwide. Founded in 2002, the venture backed company is headquartered in suburban Philadelphia. For more information contact:
EWM contact
Andrea Awtrey
Synergy Marketing
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PLAINTIFFS CHEER RULING ON VERY VALUABLE PATENTS
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(From Fulton County Daily Report)
In fight over wireless technology, judge deals blow to Cellnet a Alpharetta Georgia company, but their lawyer says ruling in minor
By Greg Land, FCDR Staff Reporter
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FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2007 - THE PLAINTIFFS IN a high-stakes patent infringement case said a recent ruling by a federal judge is a major step toward their gaining the rights to several wireless data transmission patents estimated to be valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
The case involves efforts by an metro-Atlanta technology developer, IPCo LLC, to secure the rights to patents dealing with "Wireless Gateway" or "mesh" technology. According to the companys lead attorney, John C. Herman of Duane Morris Atlanta office, the technology is widely used for remote meter-reading by utilities and is increasingly relied upon by municipalities installing Wi-Fi networks.
The case involves several companies. The patents in question were previously held by StatSignal Systems, which was founded by Atlanta engineer and inventor T. David Petite and attorney-turned-entrepreneur Oliver Lee; the two later left StatSignal to form Alpharetta-based IPCo and a sister company, SIPCO, which hold several wireless patents
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StatSignal was bought by Minnesota-based Hunt Technologies in 2006. Hunts parent company, Australias Bayard Group, announced its acquisition of CellNet Technology in January 2007 for $700 million.
IPCo and SIPCO contend that, when StatSignal was purchased, it was contractually required to offer IPCO the right to purchase the patents. But they were transferred to Hunt, and then licensed to CellNet.
Last December, IPCo sued CellNet in the U.S District Court in Atlanta seeking unspecified damages and demanding that CellNet stop licensing or distributing the technology. The suit also named another company, California-based Tropos Networks, which CellNet licensed to use the technology in its wireless network installations, as a defendant.
Hunt was added to the suit as an intervenor.
Both CellNet and Hunt claimed that, when IPCO filed its suit, it triggered a contractual stipulation allowing CellNet to retain title to the patents. But on July 10, U.S. District Court Judge Julie E. Carnes said she had concluded that CellNet and Hunt "are not likely to succeed" in their contention.
"Accordingly," she wrote, "CellNet has failed to demonstrate that ownership of the patents in question will thereby revert to CellNet or Hunt."
Carnes ordered CellNet and Hunt to immediately cease "assigning, licensing, granting security interest or otherwise conveying or encumbering" five of the disputed patents.
Carnes also ordered that her ruling be filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, a move IPCo lawyer Herman described as unusual.
"This important ruling goes a long way to clearing our clients title to these patents and enabling our clients to continue to offer their innovative mesh networking technology to the marketplace without interruption," said Herman.
Efforts to reach CellNet Vice President and General Counsel Ellie A. Doyle and lead counsel Nagendra "Nick" Setty, managing principal at Fish & Richardsons Atlanta office, for comment on Carnes ruling were unsuccessful.
In earlier communications, Doyle had declined to discuss the case.
Despite Hermans claim of victory, Setty last month told the Daily Report in an e-mail that the requirements of the judges order which were known to be forthcoming constituted "extremely minor relief to which our clients had consented (yes, consented), denying the lions share of what [IPCo] sought.
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But IPCos chief executive officer, Lee, said the ruling "is ideal for us. It really reflects an understanding of what our position has been all along and gives us an opportunity to get back to using the technology that we, in fact, invented."
Lee said he was a securities lawyer at Troutman Sanders some 15 years ago when he met Petite, whom he described as a "fairly prolific inventor." After several years, the two formed StatSignal to develop various wireless technology devices and methods of transmission Petite designed and acquired other patents. Their more recent ventures, IPCo and SIPCO, currently have a portfolio of more than 20 high-tech patents, he said.
Lee declined to speculate on the value of the patents in the current case, only describing them as "very, very valuable" and pointing out that the technology which is in use in several U.S. cities as part of utilities operations or metropolitan wireless networks is already used by millions of consumers.
Still to be resolved, he said, is whether Hunt and CellNet were bound by the previous arrangement to offer IPCo the patents on a first-refusal basis, which if IPCO prevails it will acquire for the same price Hunt paid, which has not been disclosed.
"Theyre going to fight us tooth and nail on that," said Lee.
The case is IPCO v. CellNet Technology, No. 1:06-CV-03048.
That case is not the only dispute between the sides. Another matter brewing is a suit filed by IPCo against CellNet in 2005, seeking more than $200 million for unrelated claims of patent infringement. That case, before U.S. District Court Judge Clarence Cooper, is IPCO v. CellNet Technology, No. 1:05-CV-02658.
FCDR Staff Reporter Greg Land can be reached at gland@alm.com. www.fcdr.com |
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COURT ENJOINS BAYARD GROUP'S- HUNT TECHNOLOGIES AND CELLNET TECHNOLOGY OVER CLAIMS OF OWNERSHIP OF IPCo's KEY WIRELESS MESH PATENTS
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA -Monday, Jul 16, 2007---
This past week Federal Judge Julie E. Carnes of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, granted IPCos Preliminary Injunction against two companies recently acquired by the Bayard Group out of Australia, CellNet Technology Inc and Hunt Technologies LLC requiring the Order to be filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. For the purpose of the court proceedings IPCo is used to define SIPCO LLC and IPCo LLC.
Judge Carnes enjoined CellNet and Hunt from filing any claims of ownership, assigning or licensing IPCos wireless mesh networking patents which Hunt had unilaterally seized and to which it claimed ownership. The patents in the case are U.S. Patent Numbers 6,891,838; 6,914,893 and 7,103,511; and U.S. Patent Application Numbers 09/925/786 and 09/925,270.
John Herman of Duane Morris, counsel for IPCo said" Our clients are very satisfied with the Court's granting of a preliminary injunction against the Bayard companies - CellNet Technology and Hunt Technologies. The Court expressly finds that our clients have a substantial likelihood of succeeding on the ownership question of these valuable patents. This important ruling goes a long way to clearing the title to these patents, enabling our clients to continue to offer their innovative mesh networking technology to the marketplace without interruption."
The dispute arose after IPCo filed a patent infringement suit against CellNet and Tropos Networks with US Patent Number 7,103,511, in December 2006, prior to the Bayard Group acquiring CellNet. The Bayard Group which acquired Hunt Technologies in March 2006 also bought StatSignal Systems Inc. in July 2006.
Prior to the Bayard Group's acquisition of StatSignal Systems Inc the majority investors had split the assets of the company in 2004 in order to maximize their returns. StatSignal Systems Inc, retained limited rights to operate as an AMR "Automatic Meter Reading" technology company, while all other non AMR intellectual property was spun off into a second company StatSignal IPC now operating as SIPCO which would license its patents and technology for all other applicable uses. IPCo obtained those rights and now licenses this IP.
In early March 2007, following Bayards acquisition of CellNets in January 2007, Bayards company, Hunt Technologies sued IPCo claiming that IPCo breached the original contract with StatSignal Systems by suing CellNet within the restricted Utility Field of Use and had thereby triggered a forfeiture clause in the contract. The court found in favor of IPCos Preliminary Injunction concluding CellNet and Hunt were not likely to succeed in their contention that the patent infringement claim asserted infringement in the Utility Field of Use. Judge Carnes further ordered that IPCO file with the USPTO the Order with each of the patents and applications.
The 511 patent suit followed another earlier patent pending infringement case brought by IPCo against CellNet in 2005 that involves the 516 and 062 patents which where patents IPCo acquired in November 2004 and have unlimited Fields of Use, universally applying to almost any type wireless mesh systems including AMR and Wi-Fi Broadband markets. This case is also being prosecuted in the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia before Judge Clarence Cooper.
In the proceedings before Judge Carnes, CellNet had filed a Motion for Summary Judgment against IPCo, claiming that the suit was moot because the patents were owned by Hunt. However, Carnes dismissed the motion. The Hunt suit filed against IPCo in March 2007 was dismissed and consolidated into IPCo's lawsuit.
IPCo filed a motion to amend its complaint to include Hunt Technologies, and B&L Tech Inc (previously operating as StatSignal Systems Inc). IPCo strongly believes that it is entitled to purchase all of the assets of StatSignal, including all patents, under the terms of the 2004 spin-off agreement with StatSignal Systems. Consequently, IPCo is seeking specific performance under its Right of First Refusal in that agreement.
Press Contact:
Andrea Awtrey, Synergy Marketing
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LATEST NEWS: IPCO, LLC ANNOUNCES ITS CERTIFICATION MEMBERSHIP AS A NATIVE AMERICAN OWNED BUSINESS WITH NABA "NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE"
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA. July 8, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) IPCo, LLC, (www.theIPCo.com) today announced that they filed and been accepted as Native American owned Business with NABA "Native American Business Alliance". IPCo is now certified as a Native American owned business, and is proud to offer intellectual property technology services utilizing their Essential Wireless MeshTM patent portfolio (EWMTM) to the wireless mesh community. "IPCo is proud to be apart of the NABA", says T David Petite who is a Tribal Member of the Chippewa Tribe of Minnesota. "We feel through our business alliance with NABA it strengthens our partnership program for current and future (EWMTM) members".
ABOUT NABA: Native American Business Alliance represents more than 9,000 Native American businesses. Differing from all other Native American-related organizations, NABA is unique in focusing its efforts on increasing economic interaction between corporate America and the Indian business community.
ABOUT IPCo LLC: IPCo is a privately held company located in Atlanta Georgia providing technology assistance, and ESSENTIAL WIRELESS MESHTM patent rights for various wireless infrastructure for various system service applications, for more information visit its web site at www.ewmlicense.com
Press Contact: Andrea Awtrey, Synergy Marketing
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IPCO, LLC EXECUTES WI-FI MESH EWMTM LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MESH CITY INC. OF MURRIETA CALIFORNIA
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA. March 28, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) IPCo, LLC, (www.theIPCo.com) today announced that they have assigned a license of their Essential Wireless MeshTM patent portfolio (EWMTM) to Mesh City, Inc. Mesh City is the one of the first companies in the United States to be authorized to use the EWMTM patents for citywide municipal wireless mesh networks.
The EWMTM patents form the fundamental framework needed today to implement wireless mesh networks. Combine this patented framework with Mesh Citys superior technology and the result is high-performance, low-cost wireless broadband mesh systems. Mesh Citys flxMeshTM Wireless Systems provide extraordinary bandwidth, at cable-like speeds, in a completely mobile application that is easily installed. Wherever deployed--metropolitan, suburban, campus, enterprise, or rural areas--Mesh Citys networks can provide anyone at anytime secure, cost effective wireless Internet connectivity.
Oliver Lee, CEO of IPCo, LLC says "We are very excited to extend an EWMTM Wi-Fi Mesh license to Mesh City Inc. because we see Mesh City as having the leading wireless mesh radios.
Purchasers of municipal wireless mesh networks are already specifying the EWMTM patents in RFPs and asking vendors how they will comply. Both organizations understand the value of our intellectual property and the benefit of our EWMTM License
Partnership Alliance Program. Combining this with their architecture Mesh City will provide a secure future to its customers.
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Henry Cooper, CEO of Mesh City, Inc. commented "Our participation in IPCo's EWMTM Licensing Program does indeed secure the future for Mesh City and its clients. Consultants can continue to use our flxMeshTM System with complete confidence in its performance and now its longevity in the marketplace. We view the IPCo patents as the differentiator that completes our system and further enhances our ability to deliver scalable, high quality wireless mesh networks."
Mesh City, Inc. (www.MeshCity.com) is a leading provider of hardware, software and end-to-end systems used to deploy high-performance, low-cost wireless broadband mesh systems. Its technology enables seamless, uninterrupted integration of what has previously been a disparate or one-use communications system. Their flxMeshTM System accommodates all modalities of data, voice, video and other communication modes within its secure network at speeds surpassing current installed technology. Installation is easy, inexpensive and operating costs are minimized.
Mesh City manufactures and markets its outdoor wireless Point-to-Multipoint, Point-to-Point and Mesh Networking wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) products. These products have been designed to better service the growing wireless local area networking (WLAN), public WLAN (PWLAN), and wireless Internet service provider (WISP) markets. Mesh City is focused on Wi-Fi, Public Safety, and Pre-Wi-Max frequencies offering multiple RF solutions.
Press Contact: Andrea Awtrey, Synergy Marketing
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IPCO LLC RELOCATES TO LARGER OFFICE
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ATLANTA GEORGIA, January 12, 2007IPCo LLC. recently announced plans to move its corporate office toOverlook I in Vinings Business Park. The new office will be approximately two miles from its current location in Cobb County Georgia
For IPCo, an Intellectual Property research development firm exclusively serving wireless communications companies, the new office space means improved client service, new amenities for employees and room for growth.
Construction of the new space is slated to be complete near the end of February. If plans remain on schedule, IPCo will move in early to mid-March, at which time IPCos new address will be:
Overlook I
2849 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 660
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Press Contact: Andrea Awtrey, Synergy Marketing
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IPCO LLC EXECUTES BROAD PATENT LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC
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ATLANTA GEORGIA, January 8th, 2007 IPCo, LLC, licensor of the Essential Wireless MeshTM patent portfolio and ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) today announced that they have signed a patent license agreement for broad fields of use in support of their business development efforts.
IPCo, LLC the leading pioneer for mesh technology has an extensive patent portfolio in the area of wireless mesh networking for communications, remote data management and control. The patent portfolio covers software and hardware techniques that can be implemented in a wide range of products including wireless service remote monitoring platforms and web services, for value added enterprise wide applications.
IPCo, LLC is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, an area fast becoming known as the hot bed for mesh technology. IPCos vision and intellectual capital has helped to create a number of wireless product development companies that are introducing new products and services supporting a global market
Oliver Lee, CEO of IPCo, LLC says "We are thrilled to have ESCO as a member of the Essential Wireless MeshTM licensing family. We believe our intellectual property and mesh networking technology helps our customers drive value to their business through the integration of this technology into their products. Our vast experience in this space can help support and accelerate the delivery of innovative wireless solutions".
Vic Richey, CEO of ESCO Technologies Inc., commented "We are pleased to have the benefit of IPCOs mesh technologies for our use in developing new products to serve the utility industry. We view the IPCo patents as key building blocks to address some of our customers requirements, especially in the area of premise devices."
"Customers have expressed a desire for an "open-architecture" system that would be capable of hosting a variety of devices, such as thermostats, displays and other sensors. ESCO is committed to providing best-of-class products to our customers, and through the license of the IPCo patents, we believe that weve secured all necessary legal rights, including patent rights, to allow us to produce and provide such products."
ESCOs subsidiary companies include Distribution Control Systems, Inc. and Hexagram, Inc., which are leading providers of the TWACS and Star Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems, and Nexus Energy Software, Inc., which offers a full suite of software solutions to the utility industry that leverage the AMI data. Mr. Richey continued, "We do not intend, in any way, to alter the TWACS or Starsystem architectures, but rather to utilize this technology as a strategic and/or surgical addition to our robust AMI systems. We view this technology as particularly well suited for communication within a home, and are developing an In-Home Gateway and other premise devices."
ABOUT ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC.; ESCO, headquartered in St. Louis, is a leading supplier of engineered filtration products to the process, health care and transportation markets worldwide. In addition, the Company markets proprietary, special purpose communications systems and is the industry leader in RF shielding and EMC test products. Further information regarding ESCO and its subsidiaries is available on the Company's web site, http://www.escotechnologies.com.
ABOUT IPCo LLC; IPCo is a privately held company located in Atlanta Georgia providing technology assistance, and ESSENTIAL WIRELESS MESHTM patent rights for various wireless infrastructure system service applications, for more information visit its web site at www.ewmlicense.com
Press Contact: Andrea Awtrey, Synergy Marketing
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IPCO LLC FILES SECOND WI-FI MESH PATENT LAWSUIT AGAINST TROPOS NETWORKS, INC
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ATLANTA GEORGIA January 4, 2007 IPCo LLC has filed another patent infringement lawsuit against Tropos Networks, Inc. According to the civil action filed by IPCo LLC, Tropos Networks, Inc. wireless system infringes the IPCo U.S. Patent No. 7,103,511, which was issued to the plaintiff in 2006. IPCo filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
This is the second patent lawsuit filed in Georgia by IPCo against Tropos in less than a year. On March 13, 2006, IPCo filed its first patent infringement suit against Tropos in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, alleging that Tropos is infringing IPCo 6,249,516patent.
"We have been granted a number of patents developing wireless technology since the early to mid 90s, and as any company developing technology, we are only seeking to protect our essential property rights awarded to us by the United States Patent Office" says Oliver Lee, Chief Executive Officer of IPCo LLC.
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IPCO DOES IT AGAIN FILING SECOND WIRELESS MESH PATENT LAWSUIT AGAINST CELLNET TECHNOLOGIES INC.
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ATLANTA GEORGIA January 4, 2007 IPCo LLC has filed another patent infringement lawsuit against Alpharetta Georgia based Cellnet Technologies, Inc.. According to the civil action filed by IPCo LLC, Cellnet Technologies, Inc. wireless system infringes the IPCO U.S. Patent No. 7,103,511, which was issued to the plaintiff in 2006. IPCO filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
This is the second patent lawsuit filed in Georgia by IPCo against Cellnet. On October 19, 2005, IPCo filed its first patent infringement suit against Cellnet in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, alleging that Cellnet is infringing IPCo 6,249,516patent.
"We have been granted a significant number of patents developing wireless technology since the early to mid 90s, and as any company developing technology, we are only seeking to protect our essential property rights awarded to us by the United States Patent Office" says Oliver Lee, Chief Executive Officer of IPCo LLC.
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IPCO ANNOUNCES A PATENT SETTLEMENT WITH ELSTER ELECTRICITY
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ATLANTA GEORGIA, August 23, 2006 The litigation between Elster Electricity LLC and IPCo LLC regarding US Patent No. 6,249,516 has been settled by Elster agreeing to take a non-exclusive license to the IPCo patents on mutually-agreeable terms.
-About IPCo LLC - IPCo LLC, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading innovator in the mesh technology area with a patent portfolio comprised of patents in the area of mesh technology.
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IPCO LLC, FILED ANOTHER PATENT INFRINGEMENT LAWSUIT, THIS TIME ALLEGED AGAINST CELLNET TECHNOLOGY, INC. IN DISPUTE OVER WIRELESS MESH NETWORK GATEWAY SYSTEM
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ATLANTA Oct 19, 2005 A local Atlanta based wireless communications research development company IPCo LLC filed a lawsuit for patent infringement against a wireless technology provider for utility meter reading products, Cellnet Technology, Inc. Based on current projections, IPCo LLC will seek as much as $200 million in total damages.
According to the civil action filed by IPCo LLC, Cellnet Technology, Inc. wireless system infringes the IPCo U.S. Patent No. 6,249,516, which was issued to the plaintiff in 2001. IPCo filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
The IPCo 516 patent, titled "Wireless Network Gateway and Method for Providing Same," relates to system and method using wireless mesh technology. The defendant, a provider of wireless electricity, water, gas, metering reading communications solutions, and metering automation systems, created the "Infinet Utilinet" to aid utilities and retail energy providers. The program provides users with a system that features "smart" meters and fully automated, intelligent two-way communications that make on-request meter reads and server-installed commands a reality, according to Cellnets Web site.
This is the second time in recent months IPCo LLC has asserted its wireless mesh patents. Last June IPCo filed patent infringement suit in the Federal Court in the Northern District of Georgia, against Elster Electricity LLC for using wireless mesh technology with automatic meter reading devices. In both cases IPCo's patent infringement complaint alleged that both defendants are infringing on at least one or more claims of the IPCo patent by defendants selling wireless mesh network gateway systems.
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IPCO FILES WIRELESS MESH PATENT LAWSUIT AGAINST TROPOS NETWORKS
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On March 13, 2006, IPCo filed patent infringement suit against Tropos Networks in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, alleging that Tropos infringed the '516 Patent. In addition to the case against Tropos, IPCo has another lawsuit pending in Georgia, IPCo LLC v. CellNet Technology,Case No. 05-2658-CC. The two Georgia cases involve the '516 Patent.
"We have been granted a number of patents developing wireless technology since the early to mid 90s, and we are only seeking to protect our essential property rights awarded to us by the United States Patent Office as any company developing technology would" says Thomas "David" Petite an executive officer of IPCo LLC.
-About IPCo LLC-
IPCo LLC, headquartered in Atlanta Georgia for what is fast becoming known as the Mesh Technology Community Port. IPCo vision and intellecutal capital has spun off a number of ongoing wireless product development companies that are introducing new levels of product services supporting a global market. IPCo is the leading pioneer for mesh technology with a patent portfolio comprised of patents in the area of mesh technology.
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER NOTIFICATION:
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| The descriptions of IPCo Patents, and other intellectual property herein are intended to provide illustrative non-exhaustive examples of some of the areas to which the patents and applications are currently believed to pertain, and is not intended for use in a legal proceeding to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the patents or their claims, or indicate that an IPCo patent claim(s) is materially required to perform or implement any of the preceding listed items |
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