California District Court Rules in Favor of Endicia Versus Stamps.com on
Long-Pending Claim
Court Rules Patent Claims from Stamps.com Suit are Invalid
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Endicia, the leading Internet
postage provider, today announced that the United States District Court for
the Central District of California has granted summary judgment to Endicia on
all claims asserted against it by Stamps.com, Inc., in a case in Los Angeles.
Judge Otis D. Wright II, in a 32 page order, found that Endicia had proven, by
clear and convincing evidence, that all 15 patent claims from the eight
Stamps.com patents in the suit are invalid. The case was filed by Stamps.com
in November 2006.
"We are pleased with the court's decision, which validates what we have
believed all along," said Harry Whitehouse, founder and chief development
officer for Endicia, an Internet postage provider with more than 25 years of
experience in the postal industry. "We remain focused on staying at the
forefront of new technologies and bringing valuable, innovative solutions to
business partners and customers."
For more information on Endicia products and services, visit www.endicia.com.
Follow Endicia on Twitter @Endicia.
Information in regards to - Stamps. COM, Inc. v. Endicia, Inc. Case No CV
06-7499 ODW (CTx) pending in the United States District Court for the Central
District of California.
About Endicia
With over $4 billion in postage printed, Endicia is the leading Internet
Postage service provider. Endicia lets users print postage with just a
computer, printer, and an Internet connection. Integrated into more than 90
applications, Endicia's PC and Mac solutions allow users to print postage and
shipping labels for all domestic and International mail classes that can be
purchased at the retail counter. Endicia's functionality includes discounted
Parcel Insurance made available by Endicia, Stealth Postage(TM) and pre-filled
customs forms. Endicia's PictureItPostage(TM) service allows businesses and
individuals to print customized postage with their logos, images, or pictures.
In 1989, the company received the first annual Quality Supplier Award, the
Industry Star Award in 2004, and the Corporate Business Achievement Award for
Outstanding Performance in 2008. For more information, visit www.endicia.com.
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In a world that demands greater productivity and measures it at every
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ways to share, manage and organize information with improved efficiency and
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-- DYMO® Printing and Labeling Solutions are comprised of DYMO label
makers and label printers, postage printing and CD/DVD printing
solutions (www.dymo.com).
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-- Endicia® Internet Postage Solutions are comprised of Endicia online
shipping and mailing solutions (www.endicia.com) as well as customized
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