Aeronex to stop producing disputed purifiers
Aeronex and its CEO, Jeffrey Spiegelman, have agreed to gradually cease production of purifiers that fall under the scope of the two patents involved in the case.
Each party will dismiss their respective patent infringement claims and SAES will also dismiss its claims of false advertising and unfair competition against Aeronex.
Specific terms of the agreement were undisclosed and protected by confidentiality. Neither party will be required to pay damages, and each will sustain its own attorneys’ fees.
SAES originally filed suit against Aeronex charging that Aeronex’s line of ammonia purifiers infringed its US patent no. 5,716,588, while Aeronex counterclaimed that SAES Getters’ ammonia purifiers infringed its US patent no. 6,241,955.
Under the agreement, Aeronex will assign its US patent no. 6,241,955 to SAES Getters.
Also, Aeronex will progressively stop manufacturing and marketing purifiers falling under the scope of either of the US patents nos. 5,716,588 and No. 6,241,955.
“Until January 31, 2004 Aeronex will be granted a license under both patents in order to assure customers a smooth transition period,” said Massimo della Porta, CEO of SAES Getters Group.
“This fully meets our intellectual property protection strategy, which has always been our goal in the litigation.”
Jeff Spiegelman said that Aeronex was satisfied with the agreement. "Aeronex can now focus on its core business objectives. We will continue to help our customers develop critical processes for emerging opportunities."
