Motorola Files a Lawsuit Against Aruba Networks for Wireless Patent Infringement
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced today that its subsidiary companies Symbol Technologies, Inc. and Wireless Valley Communications, Inc. (the Companies), have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Aruba Networks, Inc. The lawsuit, filed on August 27, 2007 in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, concerns Aruba's infringement of patents related to wireless local area network (WLAN) communication technologies.
Motorola, Symbol and Wireless Valley are pioneers in network communication technologies, and currently hold many patents directly related to WLAN technologies. Symbol introduced the market's first modern wireless switch architecture, a breakthrough WLAN architecture that can significantly lower the cost of deploying network infrastructure and drive down the cost of managing, maintaining and upgrading wireless systems. Two of the patents in this lawsuit relate to WLAN switching architecture technology. Wireless Valley introduced the breakthrough concept of using a predictive design approach, a three dimensional representation of an environment, and site specific information in the design, implementation and management of wireless networks in and around buildings. Two of the patents in the lawsuit relate to WLAN site planning and RF management.
The Companies are seeking a permanent injunction against Aruba's use of the patented technologies and monetary damages for infringing use.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.8 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
Motorola, Symbol and Wireless Valley are pioneers in network communication technologies, and currently hold many patents directly related to WLAN technologies. Symbol introduced the market's first modern wireless switch architecture, a breakthrough WLAN architecture that can significantly lower the cost of deploying network infrastructure and drive down the cost of managing, maintaining and upgrading wireless systems. Two of the patents in this lawsuit relate to WLAN switching architecture technology. Wireless Valley introduced the breakthrough concept of using a predictive design approach, a three dimensional representation of an environment, and site specific information in the design, implementation and management of wireless networks in and around buildings. Two of the patents in the lawsuit relate to WLAN site planning and RF management.
The Companies are seeking a permanent injunction against Aruba's use of the patented technologies and monetary damages for infringing use.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.8 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
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