[June 07, 2006] StarBak Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Tandberg Tweet WALTHAM, Mass. --(Business Wire)-- June 7, 2006 -- StarBak Communications(R), the leading provider of integrated network video solutions that allow organizations to simply and easily create, manage, deliver and display video-based applications over IP networks, has filed a patent infringement complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts against Tandberg ASA, Tandberg Telecom AS, and Tandberg, Inc., related entities in the business of visual communications technology and the management and distribution of video conference data. The complaint alleges that Tandberg has engaged in acts of patent infringement in connection with the development, marketing and sale of its systems, including Tandberg's "Content Server," for distributing videoconference data. The complaint further alleges that Tandberg's conduct violates federal patent law, 35 U.S.C. 271, by infringing StarBak's recently issued United States Patent No. 7,043,528. The patent relates to StarBak's system and method for networking videoconferencing in a streaming media format. StarBak has requested that the Court find Tandberg to have infringed on StarBak's patent rights, and that such conduct entitles StarBak to preliminary and permanent injunctions barring Tandberg from continuing to infringe on StarBak's patent. In addition, StarBak seeks recovery of damages, costs and legal fees for Tandberg's allegedly willful conduct. "It's unfortunate that StarBak has had to resort to legal action against its partner, Tandberg, in order to resolve this matter," said Gregory Casale, chief executive officer of StarBak Communications. "StarBak's inventions are well-documented in the area of archiving and streaming video conferences. We will vigorously defend this intellectual property." About StarBak Communications, Inc.(R) - Where video applications converge. StarBak Communications provides a complete IP-based video communications platform that allows organizations to simply and easily create, manage, deliver and display video applications. StarBak's solutions are used by hundreds of companies worldwide, including many of the Fortune 500, government agencies, and educational institutions. StarBak solutions are available through a network of value-added resellers and full-service integrators. StarBak is a fully authorized, licensed and certified partner for Microsoft Windows Media. StarBak technology is also available to OEMs requiring Windows Media streaming capabilities in Linux and UNIX-based devices. For more information, visit http://www.starbak.com. StarBak Communications, Inc.(R) and StarBak(R) are registered trademarks of StarBak Communications, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]