DISH Network Statement in Response to Federal Circuit Ruling in
Tivo Inc. v. EchoStar Communications Corp.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Apr 11, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News
Network) -- DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) issued the
following statement regarding recent developments in the Tivo
Inc. v. EchoStar Communications Corp. lawsuit:
"We are disappointed that the Federal Circuit did not grant our
petition for rehearing. The decision, however, will have no
effect on our current or future customers because EchoStar's
engineers have developed and deployed 'next-generation' DVR
software to our customers' DVRs. This improved software is fully
operational, has been automatically downloaded to current
customers, and does not infringe the Tivo patent at issue in the
Federal Circuit's ruling.
"All DISH Network customers can continue to use their DVRs
without any interruption or changes to the award-winning DVR
features and services provided by DISH Network.
"We intend to appeal the Federal Circuit's ruling to the United
States Supreme Court."
About DISH Network Corporation
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) provides more than 13.78
million satellite TV customers with industry-leading customer
satisfaction, which has surpassed major cable companies for
seven years running. DISH Network customers also enjoy access to
a premier line of award-winning Digital Video Recorders (DVRs),
hundreds of video and audio channels, the most International
channels in the U.S., industry-leading Interactive TV
applications, Latino programming, and the best sports and movies
in HD. DISH Network offers a variety of package and price
options including the lowest all-digital price in America, the
DishDVR Advantage Package, high-speed Internet service, and a
free upgrade to the best HD DVR in the industry. DISH Network is
included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 300
company. Visit
www.dishnetwork.com/aboutus or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474)
for more information.
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SOURCE: DISH Network Corporation
DISH Network Corporation
Media Contacts:
Kathie Gonzalez
720.514.5351
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