Openwave Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against 724 Solutions for Violating Its IP Rights

Openwave Systems Inc. (“Openwave”) (Nasdaq: OPWV) today filed a patent infringement lawsuit against 724 Solutions (US) Inc. and 724 Solutions Software Inc. (collectively “724 Solutions”) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California to protect its IP rights.

“Since its inception in 1994, Openwave and its predecessor companies have invested in and protected its innovative technology that is today enabling the exciting evolution of the always on wireless internet. Going forward, we will continue to invest in developing our industry leading technology, we will look to partner/collaborate with others to bring our innovations to market, and we will continue to protect our intellectual property,” said Ken Denman, President and CEO.

In its complaint, Openwave alleges that 724 Solutions has infringed several of Openwave’s networking and communications patents. Openwave is seeking an unspecified amount of damages as well as injunctive relief against 724 Solutions to prevent the further sale of infringing products in the United States.

About Openwave

Openwave is one of the world’s leading innovators of software applications and infrastructure designed to enable revenue-generating, personalized services, including mobile analytics, content adaptation, mobile and broadband advertising, and a suite of unified messaging solutions. As the communications industry intersects with the Internet, Openwave software enables service providers to converge services, in an effort to increase the value of their networks by accelerating time to market and reducing the cost and complexity associated with new service deployment. Openwave’s unique product portfolio provides a complete range of mobile internet service management, messaging, and location based solutions. Openwave is a global company with a blue chip customer base spanning North America, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Openwave is headquartered in Redwood City, California. For more information please visit www.openwave.com.

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Contacts

Openwave Systems Inc.
John Giere, +1 650-480-8000