BridgeLux Responds to Cree Lawsuit
Source/Type: Compound Semiconductors Online - Press Releases - As issued by company

September 19, 2006... Sunnyvale, California, USA – September 19, 2006 – BridgeLux, Inc., a leading supplier of energy saving LED chips to high-volume solid state lighting market segments, confirmed that on September 12, 2006, it was served in a lawsuit filed by Cree, Inc. and Boston University alleging infringement of US Patent Numbers 6,657,236 and 5,686,738.

“We believe in the importance of respecting the intellectual property rights of others, just as we expect that others will respect our rights,” said Dr. Robert C. Walker, CEO of BridgeLux. “However, we also believe this lawsuit to be without merit, and we will vigorously defend against the claims that have been brought.”



About BridgeLux, Inc.

Founded in 2003 as eLite Optoelectronics, Inc., BridgeLux is a leading supplier of energy saving power-LED chips to high-volume market segments. The company developed and introduced the industry’s first high volume ITO/InGaN (Indium Tin Oxide / Indium Gallium Nitride) power light emitting diode (LED) chip and is currently delivering millions of chips every month to customers worldwide. Customers use BridgeLux power-LED chips to replace traditional bulb technologies with solid state products that provide a powerful and energy-efficient source of blue, green, or white light. BridgeLux chips are currently found in mobile appliances, signage, automotive, and various general lighting applications. For more information visit http://www.bridgelux.com



Contact at BridgeLux:

Gloria Fan, +1 408.329.5300 x319 (GloriaFan@BridgeLux.Com)

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