DPS Comments on Recent Infringement Claim.MARKHAM, ONTARIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 1997--Digital Processing S (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :DPS Minicomputer series from Bull HN. 1. (language, text) DPS - Display PostScript. 2. (language) DPS - A real-time language with direct expression of timing requests. ["Language Constructs for Distributed Real-Time PRogramming", I. .) Digital Processing Digital processing is the process of altering digital data in any form. The most common situations where digital processing is involved are computer graphics and digital audio processing. Systems Inc. (DPS) announced today that a lawsuit has been filed in Cleveland, Ohio by Mr. Carl Cooper and Pixel Instruments Corp. against the Company and its wholly-owned US subsidiary. The lawsuit alleges that certain of DPS's products infringe patents held by Pixel Instruments or Mr. Cooper. Commenting on the alleged infringement, Dr. Keith Lucas, 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 the Company stated, "Based on our knowledge of the patents in question, we believe the patent infringement patent infringement n. the manufacture and/or use of an invention or improvement for which someone else owns a patent issued by the government, without obtaining permission of the owner of the patent by contract, license or waiver. claims that have been made against DPS are unfounded and we intend to vigourously defend our position in this matter. We understand that similar suits have recently been filed by Mr. Cooper and Pixel Instruments against a number of other companies in our industry." The Company is of the view that the resolution of this lawsuit, will not have a significant affect on its long term operations. DPS is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic hardware and related software used for creating, editing and processing broadcast-quality video and audio material. CONTACT: Digital Processing Systems Inc. Dr. Keith Lucas, 905/944-4004 or Digital Processing Systems Inc. Ken MacKenzie, 905/944-4005 |
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