3D Systems Announces That German Federal Patent Court Declared Invalid DSM German Patent.VALENCIA, Calif. -- 3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:TDSC TDSC Thai Development Support Committee TDSC Time Domain Signal Coding TDSC Test Driver System - Charlie TDSC Time-Domain Spreading Code ), a leading provider of rapid 3-D printing, prototyping and manufacturing solutions, announced that on November 8, 2005 the German Federal Patent Court declared invalid Null; void; without force or effect; lacking in authority. For example, a will that has not been properly witnessed is invalid and unenforceable. INVALID. In a physical sense, it is that which is wanting force; in a figurative sense, it signifies that which has no effect. the German part of European Patent No. 0 830 928 that DSM 1. DSM - Data Structure Manager. An object-oriented language by J.E. Rumbaugh and M.E. Loomis of GE, similar to C++. It is used in implementation of CAD/CAE software. DSM is written in DSM and C and produces C as output. Desotech Inc. and its affiliates had asserted against the company's Bluestone bluestone, common name for the blue, crystalline heptahydrate of cupric sulfate called chalcanthite, a minor ore of copper. It also refers to a fine-grained, light to dark colored blue-gray sandstone. (TM) stereolithography The first 3D printing technology, which was pioneered by Chuck Hull of 3D Systems. See 3D printing. material in Germany. While DSM has the right to appeal this decision, as a result of the decision, the company expects the injunction that DSM previously obtained in Germany preventing the sale of Bluestone(TM) material in that country to be lifted. "As we have said before, we are committed to respecting the valid intellectual property rights of others," said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems' president and chief executive officer. "However, in this case, we are pleased that the German Federal Patent Court agreed with our position that this patent was invalid. "This outcome does not in any way alter 3D Systems' agreement with DSM Somos relative to the distribution of SOMOS(R) stereolithography materials, as we remain committed to providing our customers with the most comprehensive portfolio of material solutions," concluded Reichental. Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. 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It explains the period's financial results and enables management to discuss topics that may not be apparent in the financial of results of operations and financial condition, which appear in the company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as other factors, could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected or predicted in forward-looking statements. About 3D Systems Corporation 3D Systems is a leading provider of rapid 3-D printing, prototyping and manufacturing solutions. Its systems and materials reduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate direct and indirect manufacturing by creating actual parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used for design communication and prototyping as well as for production of functional end-use parts: Transform your products. More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com, or by phoning 888-337-9786, ext. 2882 (or 661-295-5600, ext. 2882 from outside the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ), or via email at moreinfo@3dsystems.com. |
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