Global Traffic Technologies Wins $6.75 Million Jury Verdict in Patent Infringement Suit against Competitor
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(Business Wire)--
A jury in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis returned a damages
verdict on Oct. 22 in favor of Global Traffic Technologies, LLC,
headquartered in St. Paul, Minn.
Global Traffic Technologies was awarded $6.75 million in damages
for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,172,113 by defendant Tomar
Electronics, Inc. The jury trial for damages began on October 2,
before Chief Judge Michael J. Davis.
Global Traffic Technologies markets and sells the patented
Opticom(TM) Infrared System for emergency vehicle preemption and
transit signal priority. Tomar Electronics, based in Gilbert, Ariz.,
marketed and sold the Strobecom(TM) II traffic preemption system.
The original claim against Tomar Electronics, Inc. was filed on
April 13, 2005, for infringement of U.S. Patent 5,172,113. On December
27, 2007, Global Traffic Technologies won an order of infringement
against Tomar Electronics, when the court found Tomar had infringed
multiple claims of this patent.
About Global Traffic Technologies, LLC
Headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., Global Traffic Technologies'
mission is to improve traffic management and safety around the world
with proven technologies and continuous innovation. GTT's Opticom(TM)
Infrared and GPS systems assist the movement of mass-transit and
emergency vehicles through signal-controlled intersections to optimize
on-schedule service and save lives. GTT's Canoga(TM) Traffic Detection
systems provide reliable, real-time information on individual vehicles
and traffic patterns to assist traffic management professionals. GTT
is a privately held business that includes senior management
ownership.
Brookside Communications Group (for GTT)
Warren Djerf, 952-920-3908
warren@brookcomm.net
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