GigOptix files answer and counterclaim against M/A-COM
GigOptix, Inc., has filed both an answer to the complaint for patent infringement filed against it by M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc. and counterclaims against MACOM with the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
GigOptix has denied the allegations of MACOM and stated affirmative defenses, including for non-infringement, patent invalidity, laches and equitable estoppel. Also, GigOptix has filed counterclaims seeking a declaratory judgment in its favour of patent invalidity and non-infringement.
"GigOptix has invested significant amounts over the years into the development of its Thin Film Polymer on Silicon (TFPSTM) modulators and intends to defend its ability to commercialise this technology," says Avi Katz, CEO of GigOptix.
"As much as we would prefer not to continue to have to look to the courts to enforce a fair competitive playing field, as we have already shown, we are prepared to take such steps as are necessary to ensure that we can capitalise on our investments," he adds.
