Optima Technology files multi-million dollar lawsuit against Network Solutions

Updated on Tuesday, September 30th, 2003 at 12:00 am

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Optima Technology files multi-million dollar lawsuit against Network Solutions

Irvine, CA-Optima Technology Corporation filed a California lawsuit against Network Solutions, now owned by VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) alleging that Network Solutions gave away its domain name without its permission. “This is no different than parking your car with the Valet, giving your key to the valet attendant and coming out after a wonderful dinner, only to find your car was stolen as the valet gave your keys to a crook without checking to see if you authorized the theft” said Barry Eisler, Optima’s president.

Mr. Eisler goes on to add: "We are taking this action now, after notifying Network Solutions on several occasions that its actions caused our company a great deal of damage and lost revenue. The remedy sought is quite straightforward – we are asking for over $3 million in damages caused by their actions in giving our domain away."

"Optima will aggressively enforce its trademark and patent portfolio and protect the interests of its private stockholders," said Jack Geering, Optima’s senior vice president. "To be fair, competition has to be based on a level playing field – companies must compete on the basis of innovation and according to the laws of the land. All we ask is that Network Solutions play by these rules and stop conducting damaging and possible illegal actions against domain holders like Optima.

"Mr. Geering goes on to add: “Our goals are simple as we are a simple company; protect the interest of our products, patents and trademarks as our shareholders expect us to do! As part of protecting our assets we have filed this lawsuit against Network Solutions; we will also soon file over 45 Federal Lawsuits against others who are in violation of one of our key patents (U.S. patent 5,666,531)”.

About Optima Technology

Founded in Irvine California in 1990, Optima is a worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software — any time, any place and/or on any Operating System. www.optimatech.com.

Optima Technology, DeskTape and DeskTape Pro, CD-Access and CD-R Access Pro and DiskArray Pro, Xchange and Xchange Pro are either in process and/or Registered Trademarks, Trademarks, Service marks and/or patented and belong to Optima Technology Corporation both in the in the United States and/or other countries. Customers or resellers with questions about the legitimacy of Optima software purchases should contact the Optima anti-piracy hot line via e-mail at piracy@Optimatech.com.

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