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Antec Wages War Against Patent Pirates
Warns of legal action to protect product designs
Fremont, CA – Antec, Inc., a manufacturer of computer hardware and accessories for the upgrade and build your own (BYO) markets, has issued a warning against ‘copycat’ manufacturers in China and Taiwan.
The company has discovered that certain companies in the regions are manufacturing products that infringe on Antec’s patent pending design for its LED (Light Emitting Diode) fans. Antec will take full legal action against these companies once the patents are granted.
“We will do everything we can to protect our product designs and plan to vigorously pursue all companies who violate our patents,” said Scott Richards, Antec vice president of sales and marketing. “These companies are not only jeopardizing their own credibility, but are also unfortunately putting their distributors and resellers in danger of sharing legal responsibility for the patent infringement.”
Antec filed patent 09112048103 in Taiwan and patent 02231665.5 in China in April of 2002.
About Antec
Founded in 1986, Antec, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-performance computer hardware and accessories for the upgrade and build your own (BYO) markets. The company’s enclosures and power supplies have been best sellers in North American retail and distribution channels for five years running (according to NPD Intelect, formerly PC Data).
Antec’s enclosure technology line-up includes a wide variety of cases, such as its enhanced Performance Plus Series and cost-effective Solution Series, as well as cutting edge power supplies and premium cooling systems, all designed to offer maximum system reliability and flexibility.
Antec is headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. For more information on Antec, please visit
www.antec-inc.com.[...]
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