Lawsuit Against Speedera Networks for Patent Infringement
8 June 2004
WOBURN, Mass.--June 7, 2004--In a move to enforce previously approved patents, Mirror Image(R) Internet, a leading adaptive network for online content, application and transaction delivery, today announced that in early 2004, Xcelera Inc. and its subsidiary Mirror Image Internet, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Speedera Networks, Inc. in the United States District Court of the District of Delaware, charging Speedera with ongoing infringement of U.S. Patent 6,480,893 and 6,581,090. The '893 patent relates to the use of a collaborative server system and methods for efficient allocation of delivery of content from multiple servers enabled by use of embedded object references in web pages. The '090 patent relates to methods of using alternative addresses in distributed delivery of content to end users, particularly in intercepting requests for content and automatically serving requested content from alternative servers. Such methods are fundamental building blocks for content delivery networks.
The lawsuit is scheduled for trial in July 2005. If Speedera is found to infringe, the Court could order Speedera to pay damages and could enjoin Speedera from further infringement and from providing infringing services to its customers.
"With unlimited capacity for corporate innovation, Mirror Image's adaptive network powers advanced content delivery solutions based on patented technologies and backed by superior customer service," said Richard Buck, COO of Mirror Image Internet. "By enforcing our patents, Mirror Image stands confidently behind the innovative solutions we offer leading retailers, advertisers, media and software companies."
About Mirror Image Internet
Mirror Image(R) Internet, a leading adaptive network for online content, application and transaction delivery, provides innovative Web computing solutions that offer e-businesses a smarter way to create more engaging Web experiences for users worldwide. With an enterprise-class platform combining an optimal mix of connectivity, processing power and storage, Mirror Image gives retail, advertising/media and software companies the control they need to deliver the Right Content to the Right Customer at the Right Time. Principally owned by Xcelera Inc. (AMEX:XLA), Mirror Image increases revenue opportunities, reduces infrastructure costs and improves customer satisfaction for Global 2000 enterprises, e-businesses and service/hosting providers worldwide through its corporate headquarters in Woburn, Massachusetts. For additional information, please visit www.mirror-image.com or call +1 866 374 4113.
