Kensington Computer Products Group (Kensington), a
division of an ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE:ABD) today announced that
it has won a patent lawsuit against Belkin Corporation and ABA Locks
Manufacturing Company (ABA), protecting Kensington's patented computer
security lock technology.
A jury in Marshall, Texas agreed with Kensington that Belkin's and
ABA's products infringe Kensington's patents. The jury found that
Belkin and ABA willfully infringed Kensington's patents and awarded
Kensington damages. The Court permanently prohibited Belkin and ABA
from selling the infringing products and granted Kensington its
attorney's fees and costs.
"Kensington's victory once again demonstrates the strength of our
notebook lock patent portfolio," said Boris Elisman, President of
Kensington Computer Products Group. "We created the security slot
found on 95 percent of all laptops made today and have made
substantial investments in patented locking technologies that benefit
consumers. We intend to vigorously defend our intellectual property
rights and protect our patented products."
About Kensington Computer Products Group (www.kensington.com)
Kensington Computer Products Group, headquartered in Redwood
Shores, California, is the technology division of ACCO Brands
(NYSE:ABD), a world leader in branded office products, with annual
revenues of nearly $2 billion and products marketed in more than 100
countries across the globe. For more information visit the Kensington
Web site at kensington.com or call toll-free 1-800-235-6708.
Kensington and Microsaver are registered trademarks of ACCO
Brands. (C) 2006 ACCO Brands. All rights reserved.
ACCO Brands Corporation is a global consumer, technology and business branded products company, providing brands and innovative product solutions used in schools, homes and at work. The Company operates through two segments: ACCO Brands Americas and ACCO Brands International. The Americas includes the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, and International includes EMEA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Its primary products include note-taking products, computer and gaming accessories; planners; workspace machines, tools and essentials; dry erase boards and accessories; filing and organization products; writing and art products and others. Its primary brands include Five Star, PowerA, Tilibra, AT-A-GLANCE, Kensington, Quartet, GBC, Mead, Swingline, Barrilito, Foroni, Hilroy, Leitz, Rapid, Esselte, Rexel, NOBO, Franken, Derwent, Marbig, Artline and Spirax among others. The Company distributes its products through a variety of channels and sells directly through e-commerce sites.
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