Shure Withdraws False Advertising and Other Related Claims from Upcoming Delaware Trial Against ClearOne

Rhea-AI Summary

ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) reported updates on its ongoing litigation against Shure in Delaware. As of September 17, Shure will not pursue claims of false advertising and unfair competition at the November trial. Instead, the trial will focus on a single infringement claim regarding U.S. Design Patent No. D865,723. ClearOne disputes the infringement allegations and views Shure's withdrawal of claims as validation of its position. The trial is scheduled for November 1, 2021.

Positive

• Shure's decision to withdraw claims of false advertising and unfair competition is seen as validation for ClearOne.
• ClearOne anticipates the opportunity to defend against the remaining claims in court.

Negative

• The upcoming trial will still involve a claim of patent infringement, which could have adverse implications.

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), a leading global provider of audio and visual communication solutions, today comments on developments in its litigation against Shure Incorporated in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. On September 17, Shure informed ClearOne that it “will not assert claims at trial regarding ClearOne’s alleged false advertising under the Lanham Act, violation of the Delaware Deceptive Trade Practices Act, tortious interference, or unfair competition under common law.”

In announcing this new lawsuit in July 2019, Shure claimed that “ClearOne has decided to mislead the marketplace . . . by engaging in a smear campaign of false and misleading statements about Shure’s products.” It has now withdrawn those affirmative claims from the upcoming trial.

In light of this, the November 1, 2021, trial in Delaware will involve only a single claim against ClearOne of infringement of U.S. Design Patent No. D865,723 (the “’723 Patent”) and ClearOne’s counterclaims against Shure of tortious interference and unfair competition relating to Shure’s marketing and sales of its MXA910-A Ceiling Array Microphone. ClearOne vigorously disputes Shure’s allegations of infringement, which ClearOne views as retaliation for its own claims of infringement against Shure in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

“Shure’s announcement that it no longer intends to pursue its claims of false advertising, unfair competition, and other business torts at the November trial is especially validating,” said ClearOne chair and CEO Zee Hakimoglu. “ClearOne has always maintained that it did not seek to confuse or mislead the market. We look forward to our day in court on the parties’ remaining Delaware claims.”

The case number in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware is 1:19-cv-1343-RGA-CJB.

About ClearOne

ClearOne is a global market leader enabling conferencing, collaboration, and network streaming solutions. The performance and simplicity of its advanced, comprehensive solutions offer unprecedented levels of functionality, reliability, and scalability. Visit ClearOne at www.clearone.com.

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Brent Johnson

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Source: ClearOne

FAQ

What recent legal developments has ClearOne (CLRO) experienced in its lawsuit against Shure?

ClearOne announced that Shure will not pursue claims of false advertising and unfair competition in their upcoming trial, focusing only on a patent infringement claim.

When is the trial date for ClearOne's litigation with Shure?

The trial is scheduled for November 1, 2021, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

What patent is involved in ClearOne's litigation against Shure?

The litigation involves U.S. Design Patent No. D865,723.

How does ClearOne view Shure's withdrawal of claims?

ClearOne views Shure's withdrawal of claims as validating its position in the litigation.