SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVTL), a leading provider of wireless
broadband access solutions, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit
against ZTE Corp., a Chinese company, and ZTE (USA), Inc. for infringing
on a key Novatel Wireless patent related to the MiFi® family of mobile
hotspots and wireless data modems. The suit was filed in the United
States District Court for the Southern District of California. This
infringement lawsuit is the second patent infringement lawsuit Novatel
Wireless has filed against ZTE related to proprietary technology in
mobile hotspots.
"Novatel Wireless is the inventor of the MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
and we continue to lead the product category with a focus on innovation,
best-in-class user experience, superior performance and advanced
security," said Peter Leparulo, Chairman and CEO of Novatel Wireless.
"We are committed to protecting our innovations and our intellectual
property from those who take our proprietary technology," Mr. Leparulo
continued.
Novatel Wireless holds numerous U.S. and international key patents and
patent applications around elements of the MiFi Mobile Intelligent
Hotspot family of products, a new product category invented by Novatel
Wireless.
Since its introduction, Novatel Wireless' MiFi branded products have
commercially launched with more than 25 operators worldwide and have
received almost every major industry accolade for innovation.
ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of
intelligent wireless solutions based on 2G, 3G and 4G technologies
providing wireless connectivity. The Company delivers specialized
wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, retailers, OEMs and
vertical markets worldwide. Novatel Wireless' Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
products, software, USB modems, embedded modules and smart M2M modules
provide innovative anywhere, anytime communications solutions for
consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in San Diego, California,
Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please
visit www.novatelwireless.com.
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This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of
important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors
include risks relating to technological changes, new product
introductions, continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and
dependence on intellectual property rights. These factors, as well as
other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are
discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov)
and other regulatory agencies.
(C) 2012 Novatel Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. The Novatel
Wireless name and logo and MiFi, are trademarks of Novatel Wireless,
Inc. Other Company, product or service names mentioned herein are the
trademarks of their respective owners.
Novatel Wireless, Media Relations
Charlotte Rubin
Tel: (858)
812-3431
Email: crubin@nvtl.com
Source: Novatel Wireless, Inc.
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