Heidelberg, Adobe Resolve Patent Litigation
05/18/2000
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and Adobe Systems Incorporated
announced that they have resolved out of court the pending
litigation regarding use of Heidelberger's U.S. patent no.
4,393,399 and German patent no. 29 20 058 on computer retouching of
color images in Adobe software products
Each party has dismissed its claims against the other. As part of the resolution, both companies agreed on certain provisions with respect to their intellectual property portfolios, which will enhance both companies' abilities to develop professional software solutions for the benefit of their customers. The details of the settlement are confidential.
"We welcome a resolution with Heidelberg that upholds the intellectual property rights of both companies and allows us to move forward and concentrate on our customers," said Colleen Pouliot, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
"This settlement between two companies at the leading edge of graphic arts and publishing technology bodes well for continued innovation in our industry," commented Wolfgang Pfizenmaier, CEO of Heidelberg Digital and a member of the Management Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG.
About Adobe Systems Incorporated Founded in 1982, Adobe Systems Incorporated (www.adobe.com) builds award-winning software solutions for Web and print publishing. Its graphic design, imaging, dynamic media, and authoring tools enable customers to create, publish and deliver visually rich content for various types of media. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Adobe is the third largest PC software company in the U.S., with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion.
About Heidelberg Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, is the world leader in printing and publishing solutions. The company supports both large and small enterprises with customized modular solutions, ranging from individual products to solutions covering the entire workflow. The Heidelberg Group develops and manufactures sheetfed and web offset presses, digital printing systems, electronic prepress equipment, and software as well as finishing solutions. This portfolio is completed by training, services and a range of consumables. The Heidelberg Group has a workforce of 24,000 employees worldwide. With 250 outlets in 170 countries Heidelberg has the largest sales and service network in the industry.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Hans-Dieter Siegfried
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 63
E-mail: hans-dieter.siegfried@heidelberg.com
Each party has dismissed its claims against the other. As part of the resolution, both companies agreed on certain provisions with respect to their intellectual property portfolios, which will enhance both companies' abilities to develop professional software solutions for the benefit of their customers. The details of the settlement are confidential.
"We welcome a resolution with Heidelberg that upholds the intellectual property rights of both companies and allows us to move forward and concentrate on our customers," said Colleen Pouliot, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
"This settlement between two companies at the leading edge of graphic arts and publishing technology bodes well for continued innovation in our industry," commented Wolfgang Pfizenmaier, CEO of Heidelberg Digital and a member of the Management Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG.
About Adobe Systems Incorporated Founded in 1982, Adobe Systems Incorporated (www.adobe.com) builds award-winning software solutions for Web and print publishing. Its graphic design, imaging, dynamic media, and authoring tools enable customers to create, publish and deliver visually rich content for various types of media. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Adobe is the third largest PC software company in the U.S., with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion.
About Heidelberg Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, is the world leader in printing and publishing solutions. The company supports both large and small enterprises with customized modular solutions, ranging from individual products to solutions covering the entire workflow. The Heidelberg Group develops and manufactures sheetfed and web offset presses, digital printing systems, electronic prepress equipment, and software as well as finishing solutions. This portfolio is completed by training, services and a range of consumables. The Heidelberg Group has a workforce of 24,000 employees worldwide. With 250 outlets in 170 countries Heidelberg has the largest sales and service network in the industry.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Hans-Dieter Siegfried
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 63
E-mail: hans-dieter.siegfried@heidelberg.com
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