ALVISO, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO),
the creator of and leader in television products and services for digital
video recorders (DVR), offered the following statement today on the ruling by
the United States Supreme Court to deny an appeal by EchoStar Communications
Corporation:
"We are extremely pleased that the United States Supreme Court has denied
EchoStar's petition to review the United States Court of Appeals for the
Federal Circuit unanimous ruling that upheld the District Court judgment of
willful patent infringement, full award of damages, and a permanent injunction
against EchoStar's infringing DVR products. We look forward to the expeditious
receipt of damages awarded by the District Court covering the period through
September 8, 2006 and remain confident that the District Court will enforce
the injunction and award further damages from EchoStar's continued
infringement of our Time Warp patent."
About TiVo Inc.
Founded in 1997, TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO - News) pioneered a brand new category
of products with the development of the first commercially available digital
video recorder (DVR). Sold through leading consumer electronic retailers and
our website, TiVo has developed a brand which resonates boldly with consumers
as providing a superior television experience. Through agreements with leading
satellite and cable providers, TiVo also integrates its DVR service features
into the set-top boxes of mass distributors. TiVo's DVR functionality and ease
of use, with such features as Season Pass(TM) recordings and WishList(R)
searches and TiVo KidZone, have elevated its popularity among consumers and
have created a whole new way for viewers to watch television. With a continued
investment in its patented technologies, TiVo is revolutionizing the way
consumers watch and access home entertainment. Rapidly becoming the focal
point of the digital living room, TiVo's DVR is at the center of experiencing
new forms of content on the TV, such as broadband delivered video, music and
photos. With innovative features, such as TiVoToGo(TM) transfers and online
scheduling, TiVo is expanding the notion of consumers experiencing "TiVo, TV
your way. (R)" The TiVo(R) service is also at the forefront of providing
innovative marketing solutions for the television industry, including a unique
platform for advertisers and audience research measurement.
TiVo, 'TiVo, TV your way.', Season Pass, WishList, TiVoToGo, Stop||Watch,
Power||Watch, and the TiVo Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
TiVo Inc. or its subsidiaries worldwide. (C) 2008 TiVo Inc. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT NOTICE
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to,
among other things, the future display of television recommendations on the
TiVo service from Entertainment Weekly. Forward-looking statements generally
can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as,
"believe," "expect," "may," "will," "intend," "estimate," "continue," or
similar expressions. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which
could cause actual results to vary materially from those expressed in or
indicated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual
results to differ materially include delays in development, competitive
service offerings and lack of market acceptance, as well as the other
potential factors described under "Risk Factors" in the Company's public
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31,
2008 and subsequent filings. The Company cautions you not to place undue
reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect an analysis only and
speak only as of the date hereof. TiVo disclaims any obligation to update
these forward-looking statements.
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