• Intermec and Symbol reconcile

    Intermec Inc. and Symbol Technologies Inc. have reached an agreement that settles all outstanding intellectual property disputes between the two companies
    July 19, 2006

    Intermec Inc. and Symbol Technologies Inc. have reached an agreement that settles all outstanding intellectual property disputes between the two companies.

    The agreement includes:

    • the cross-licensing of certain patents
    • four-year covenants not to sue over remaining patents
    • a release of patent infringement damage claims that may have existed on the settlement date or may arise before the covenants expire.

      Specific terms of the agreement are confidential, the companies said.

      In March 2005, Symbol filed lawsuits alleging that Intermec was infringing on certain Symbol bar code scanning and wireless patents. Intermec responded by filing counterclaims and a complaint to the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging that Symbol was infringing on certain Intermec bar code scanning patents.

      The companies resolved a portion of the dispute in Sept. 2005 that concerned radio frequency identification (RFID). At that time, the companies entered a cross-licensing agreement involving RFID.

    Voice your opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

    Sign up for our free eNewsletters

    Latest from News

    Oxy
    Occidental Chemical, known as OxyChem, produces indispensable chemicals internationally. This small private fleet covers about 2.5 million miles annually, delivering products to customers across the U.S.
    Members Only
    Leadership and training turned this chemical bulk hauler into one of the safest fleets in the U.S. Intensive training and experience pay off for Oxy's Occidental Chemical transportation...
    249455233 | Siwakorn Klomwinyarn | Dreamstime.com
    trucking internal promotions
    By recognizing and developing your internal talent today, you lay the foundation for stronger, smarter fleet operations tomorrow.
    ID 119046131 © Jonathan Weiss | Dreamstime.com
    English language proficiency support
    A FleetOwner survey illustrates how industry readers view the government renewed English language proficiency enforcement. Respondents overwhelmingly support ELP in out-of-service...