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Global Traffic Technologies Awarded Default Judgment in U.S. Patent Suit
ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Global Traffic Technologies (GTT) has won a default judgment of infringement in its U.S. Patent infringement lawsuit against Tomar Electronics, Gilbert, Ariz. U.S. District Court Judge Michael J. Davis issued the ruling in Minneapolis on Dec. 27, 2007. The lawsuit involves GTT's traffic signal preemption technology, marketed under the name Opticom(TM) Infrared Systems, and Tomar's Strobecom(R) II System.
The impact of the court's ruling is that Tomar has been found to infringe multiple claims of GTT's U.S. Patent No. 5,172,113. Additional proceedings will be scheduled to address the issue of remedy, including damages and an injunction. A copy of the judgment can be found at http://www.gtt.com/resources/pdfs/DefaultJudgment.pdf.
"We're pleased with this judgment as an important step toward the successful resolution of this patent dispute," said Rick Sachse, president of Global Traffic Technologies. "We will continue investing in our industry-leading technology to benefit our customers in the United States and around the world."
About Global Traffic Technologies, LLC
Headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., Global Traffic Technologies' mission is to improve traffic management and safety around the world with proven technologies and continuous innovation. GTT's Opticom(TM) GPS and Infrared Systems assist the movement of emergency and mass transit vehicles through signal-controlled intersections to save lives and optimize on-schedule service. GTT's Canoga(TM) Traffic Sensing System provides reliable, real-time information on individual vehicles and traffic patterns to assist traffic management professionals. GTT was formed in June 2007 from 3M's Opticom Priority Control Systems and Canoga Traffic Management businesses. GTT is a privately held company that includes senior management ownership. The company's website is www.gtt.com.
