Lawsuit FS Versus GW Micro

Hi all,

this is not to be replied, just as an info:
Here is FS's view on things, taken from:
http://www.freedomsci.com:80/news/pressroom/2008/GW-Micro-suit-7-24-08.asp
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


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Freedom Scientific Files Patent Infringement Suit
(St. Petersburg, Florida - July 24, 2008) Freedom Scientific has taken steps to 
protect one of its patented technologies by filing suit against GW Micro, Inc, 
according to Dr. Lee Hamilton, President and CEO of Freedom Scientific. 

"Freedom Scientific invests more in research and development than any other 
company in the blindness technology industry," said Dr. Hamilton. "We have a 
talented, experienced team of developers and testers, many of whom are blind 
themselves. They develop innovative solutions to the access issues faced by 
those with vision impairments and then turn those ideas into products that make 
a difference. Along the way, Freedom Scientific files patents to protect the 
investment it makes in developing new technologies."

Freedom Scientific follows the standard business practice of filing patents for 
good reason. Not filing for, and then enforcing patents would stifle 
innovation. If Freedom invests resources into developing new technologies, only 
to find that other companies can benefit from our investment at no charge to 
them, then there would be no incentive to invest. Those with vision impairments 
would be the poorer for that in terms of independence and employability.

This practice is by no means new in this industry. Freedom Scientific itself 
already pays for the use of patented technologies pertaining specifically to 
assistive technology.

About Freedom Scientific
Freedom Scientific® is the world's leading manufacturer of assistive technology 
products for those who are vision impaired.

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