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Storage Computer Draws First Blood: Page 2 of 2

Hitachi did not request a “strikeout application” against the second infringement claim. But it did ask for a stay of postponement, allowing for more time to prepare for both patent infringement cases. The Court also denied this motion, so the case will now proceed to trial.

A source close to the case, who requested anonymity, say this is “a positive outcome for Storage Computer as the court feels there is substance behind the patents and wants to move forward quickly.”

The speed of this trial is a critical issue for Storage Computer, as the company has recently launched new products and is making somewhat of a comeback. Analysts fear that if it gets bogged down in legal shenanigans, this comeback might be short-lived.

“Patent litigation is a dangerous game to get into,” says Andy Barrengos
technology practice leader at law firm, Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. “It’s very expensive and can take years before the trial even begins.”

— Jo Maitland, Senior Editor, Byte and Switch http://www.byteandswitch.com