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Friday, October 28, 2011

SRS Files Patent for Auto-Generating Wiring Diagrams, Labels

Simply Reliable Software hopes to license technology behind patent-pending Design Machine, which automatically creates block diagrams, cable schedules and wire labels.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 10/28 at 12:06 PM
News, Business Resources, Legal, Software, (0) Comments, Permalink

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Kaleidescape Refuses to ‘Cave to DVD CCA’ on Movie Servers

With M700, Kaleidescape continues to store, stream DVDs as usual, despite legal threats from DVD CCA; Blu-ray streaming abides by AACS licensing agreements.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 07/20 at 09:50 AM
News, Product News, Video, Blu-ray, Digital Media, Media Servers, Legal, (26) Comments, Permalink

Friday, July 15, 2011

UEI Sues Logitech for Patent Infringement

Allegedly, Logitech stopped paying licensing fees for certain UEI remote control technologies used in Logitech Revue (Google TV), Harmony iOS/Android apps and other products.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 07/15 at 11:25 AM
News, Home Automation and Control, Universal Remotes, Legal, (1) Comments, Permalink

Monday, July 11, 2011

Vivint Denied Fla. Door-to-Door License; Claims Unconstitutional

Alarm company says all applicants for peddlers' licenses should be evaluated equally, regardless of what they sell.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 07/11 at 06:33 AM
News, Business Resources, Home Automation and Control, Security, Legal, (1) Comments, Permalink

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Crestron Calls Savant Lawsuit a ‘Publicity Stunt’

Home automation giant claims it has lost business as a direct result of Savant’s “baseless” lawsuit filed last September; alleges newcomer interfered with dealer/end-user contracts.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 06/21 at 11:14 AM
News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Legal, (7) Comments, Permalink

Crestron Sues Big Savant Dealer

Cyber Sound of Scottsdale, Ariz., accused of breaching dealer agreement to "exercise its best efforts to promote the use and sale of CRESTRON products.”View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 06/21 at 11:09 AM
News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Legal, (85) Comments, Permalink

Friday, June 17, 2011

Crestron Files Countersuit Against Savant Systems

Crestron claims Savant's "unlawful business practices" in the home automation industry are "unprecedented and disruptive to the industry."View this story

Posted by CE Pro Editors on 06/17 at 06:55 AM
News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Legal, (23) Comments, Permalink

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Lutron Sues Over ‘Knock-Off’ Dimmers

Pass & Seymour Legrand accused of 'willful infringement" of Lutron patent; Lutron seeks treble damages.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 06/14 at 08:52 AM
News, Home Automation and Control, Lighting, Legal, (7) Comments, Permalink

Friday, June 03, 2011

Savant vs. Crestron: Inside the Legal Documents

Savant says Crestron has "continued its anti-competitive, unfair and deceptive conduct" while Crestron claims its residential sales are down 32% in the past 6 months.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 06/03 at 07:48 AM
News, Home Automation and Control, Legal, (17) Comments, Permalink

Savant vs. Crestron: Get the Court Documents Here

Download some of the key documents in the Savant's lawsuit against Crestron for alleged antitrust and other violations.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 06/03 at 07:42 AM
Plus, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Legal, (0) Comments, Permalink

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Savant vs. Crestron: Home Automation Antitrust Case Proceeds

Savant says Crestron violated antitrust laws by coercing dealers; Case proceeds as Court denies Crestron’s motion to dismiss. Does fair use doctrine apply?View this story

Posted by CE Pro Editors on 05/26 at 06:56 AM
News, Home Automation and Control, Legal, (47) Comments, Permalink

Friday, October 01, 2010

Government Intervenes on Loud Commercials Just Before Elections

Senate CALM bill would require FCC to prohibit loud commercials -- a dire consumer need or a sly political ploy before November elections?View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 10/01 at 04:10 AM
News, Legal, (3) Comments, Permalink

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Savant Lays out Claims Against Crestron in Court Documents

In Savant v. Crestron, Savant shows sales sheet allegedly produced by Crestron saying, "Remember, you can't be a Crestron dealer and also sell Savant products!"View this story

Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/25 at 03:36 AM
News, Home Automation and Control, Legal, (18) Comments, Permalink

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Savant Sues Crestron for Alleged Antitrust Violations

Lawsuit claims Crestron threatened and financially penalized dealers for using Savant, and wrote 'outright lies' in its documents about the company.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 09/22 at 08:59 PM
News, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Legal, (106) Comments, Permalink

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

AMX Caves to DVD CCA, Drops MAX Server

AMX denies that its MAX media server violates a CSS license agreement with the DVD CCA, but drops the product anyway.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 07/06 at 12:56 PM
News, Product News, Video, Media Servers, Legal, (6) Comments, Permalink

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