Court Dismisses lawsuit against Diehl Graphsoft; Court Cites Invalidity of Ashlar Patents.COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 1996--Diehl Graphsoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: DIEG), a leading developer of 2D/3D computer aided design (application) Computer Aided Design - (CAD) The part of CAE concerning the drawing or physical layout steps of engineering design. Often found in the phrase "CAD/CAM" for ".. manufacturing". ("CAD") software, announced that the U.S. District Court-Northern District of California dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Company by Ashlar, Inc, on December 21, 1994 claiming that Diehl Graphsoft infringed on certain of Ashlar's patents. In its ruling, the Court invalidated Ashlar patents No. 5,123,087 and No. 5,371,845 which were referred to in Ashlar's lawsuit against Diehl Graphsoft. Commenting on this news, Richard Diehl, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Diehl Graphsoft said, "All along we have stated that this lawsuit has been without merit, but it has been distracting and we are therefor there·for adv. For that: ordering goods and enclosing payment therefor. Adv. 1. therefor very pleased with the ruling. Furthermore, while we recognize Ashlar has the right to appeal, we believe a successful appeal is unlikely." Mr. Diehl concluded, "In addition, the ruling supports Diehl Graphsoft's counter claim against Ashlar for abuse of patents, which asserts that Ashlar had knowledge that its patents were invalid and yet continued to use the patents to try to intimidate competitors into going out of business and/or to collect unreasonable licensing fees. As part of our counter suit, we will also seek to recoup the costs associated with defending ourselves against Ashlar." Diehl Graphsoft is a leading developer and marketer of 2D/3D CAD software for the Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh - Macintosh and Power Macintosh See Power Mac. (computer) Power Macintosh - Apple Computer's personal computer based on the PowerPC, introduced on 1994-03-14. Existing 680x0 code (both applications and device drivers) run on Power Macintosh systems without modification via a Motorola 68LC040 emulator. . A CAD system for use with Microsoft's Windows software will begin shipping in June 1996. Now in its sixth release, Diehl Graphsoft's flagship software, MiniCad, has approximately 73,000 license sites in 80 countries. MiniCad has received many prestigious domestic and international awards, including the Macworld World Class Award for CAD, the MacUser Editors Choice Award for CAD, the Australian Macworld Australian Macworld is the Australian version of the US Macworld magazine, although it carries many features, reviews and columns written by local authors. Australian Macworld is the longest-running Apple magazine outside the USA, currently up to its 20th year of Class Award and the Switzerland Macworld Best CAD Award. The Company also develops and markets Blueprint 5, a 2D CAD package. Diehl Graphsoft's products are marketed in domestic and international markets through both direct sales and distributor and dealer channels. CONTACT: -or- DIEG'S INVESTOR RELATIONS Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. COUNSEL: Diehl Graphsoft, Inc. The Equity Group Inc. Richard Diehl, President & CEO Eileen Harris (212) 836-9605 Joseph Schmelzle, CFO See Chief Financial Officer. Linda Latman (212) 836-9609 (410) 290-5114 equityny@aol.com marketing@graphsoft.com |
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