Limelight Networks Inc. announced in a press release that the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts has granted Limelight’s motion for judgment as a matter of law, setting aside a prior jury verdict and ruling that Limelight does not infringe US Patent No. 6,108,703 in Akamai Technologies Inc., et al. v. Limelight Networks Inc. (Civil Action No. 06-11109-RWZ).
“We are pleased the Court granted our motion for reconsideration in this matter and ruled in our favor. We have long maintained that we do not infringe the ‘703 patent,” Limelight Networks Inc. Chairman and CEO Jeff Lunsford said.
“This ruling affirms that Limelight Networks respects the Intellectual Property of others, and that our growth and success have been achieved through our own innovation, hard work, and customer-focused operations,” he added.
“We look forward to continued collaboration with our customers and partners as we work to enable a global shift in content consumption from closed to open networks, where consumers can enjoy their desired content whenever, wherever and on whatever connected device they choose,” Lunsford continued.
The Company expects this ruling to allow it to reverse expenses of approximately $66 million accrued for potential damages and interest.
The Court’s Memorandum and Order, issued on April 24, 2009, cites the standard set forth in the recently decided MuniAuction Inc. v. Thomson Corp., 532 F.3d 1318 (Fed. Cir. 2008), cert. denied, 2009 WL 578715 (US March 9, 2009) as a key element in deciding to grant Limelight Networks’ motion.
Limelight Networks Inc. is a content delivery partner enabling the next wave of Internet business and entertainment.
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