VIZIO Prevails in Patent Troll Case, Again

Lochner Technologies Patent Ruled Invalid; Ruling marks the 7th notable recent VIZIO victory over NPE (non-practicing entity) litigation

Irvine, CA – June 11, 2013 – VIZIO announced the United States District Court of the Central District of California, Hon. Mariana Pfaelzer presiding, granted summary judgment of invalidity on a patent held by Lochner Technologies LLC, ruling all the asserted claims are invalid.

"We are gratified that the ill-advised tactics of the patent troll community continue to falter and are being rejected by the U.S. authorities.  The Court’s most recent ruling is yet another vindication of VIZIO’s position, in a long list of VIZIO victories in battling patent trolls and the apparent extortion attempts," said Jerry Huang, VIZIO General Counsel, Vice President of Legal Affairs.  "As an intellectual property rights owner, VIZIO respects such rights and their proper exercise.  VIZIO has demonstrated its commitment to thwart the advancement of the abusive practices of the patent troll community and shall continue to vigorously defend meritless lawsuits that have no application to VIZIO products," stated Mr. Huang. 

The Lochner ruling marks the seventh notable recent VIZIO NPE (non-practicing entity) victory. Other exemplary wins are listed below:

•    Advanced Display Technology (E.D. TX) - dismissal with prejudice for $0.
•    Azure Networks (E.D. TX) – joint motion for dismissal (non-infringement) pending.
•    E-Contact Technologies (E.D. TX) – dismissal with prejudice for $0.  Plaintiff to pay costs.
•    MMIT (C.D. CA) - Dismissal with prejudice.
•    Patent Harbor (E.D. TX) – won claim construction dispositive of non-infringement, stipulated judgment of non-infringement.
•    Walker Digital (D. DE & ITC) – withdrew ITC complaint by Walker Digital on the eve of the ITC hearing for $0.

VIZIO’s victory in the Lochner case also came on the heels of the creation of White House Task Force on High Tech Patent Issues by President Obama.  "We are encouraged by the Administration’s decision to attack the patent trolling epidemic that has eroded American industries and to bring the much needed reform and restoration to the whole system,” stated Rob Brinkman, VIZIO Chief Administrative Officer.  VIZIO is a leading American consumer electronics company with products distributed through all major retailers in the United States.  “We look forward to a fair market place, free from troll taxes, as VIZIO continues its commitment to bring the best value in technology and innovation to American consumers,” added Mr. Brinkman.

About VIZIO
VIZIO, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California. In Q2 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 shipping brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and in Q3 2007 became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. LCD HDTV shipments. Since 2007 VIZIO LCD HDTV shipments remain in the top ranks in the U.S. and were #1 for the total year in 2009 and 2010.  VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics.  VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners.  VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, CNET's Editor's Choice, CNET Best of CES 2011 - Television, IGN Best of CES - Television, Bluetooth.org Best of CES, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, PC World's Best Buy, Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice and OC Metro's 10 Most Trustworthy Brands among many other prestigious honors.  For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at www.VIZIO.com .

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