MacroSolve Files Suit Against Seven Companies, Including AT&T and Citigroup, for Infringement of Its Mobile App Patent
TULSA, OK–(Marketwire -09/22/11)- MacroSolve, Inc. (Pinksheets: MCVE.PK – News) (OTCQB: MCVE.PK – News) (“MacroSolve” or the “Company”), a leading provider of mobile technologies, apps and solutions for business, today announced it has filed suit against the following seven companies on September 15, 2011 for infringement of its U.S. Patent No. 7,822,816:
AT&T Inc.
AT&T Mobility, LLC
Citigroup Inc.
Dell Inc. dba Dell Services
Salesforce.com, Inc.
Groupon, Inc.
Living Social, Inc.
On October 26, 2010, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued U.S. Patent No. 7,822,816 to MacroSolve. The patent, a significant intellectual property asset to MacroSolve, further advances its position as a leader in the mobile solutions market. The patent addresses mobile information collection systems across all wireless networks, smartphones, tablets, and rugged mobile devices, regardless of carrier and manufacturer, and is currently utilized in MacroSolve’s ReForm XT™ rapid mobile app development platform. MacroSolve’s patent covers fundamental technology in the mobile application space utilized by multiple companies.
“We are prepared to vigorously defend our intellectual property. These global business enterprises have received notice of our legal action. We look forward to productive discussions with these parties leading to mutually beneficial outcomes that continue to deliver the benefits of mobility to their customers,” stated MacroSolve Vice Chairman, Jim McGill.
About MacroSolve
MacroSolve, Inc. is a pioneer in delivering mobile apps, technologies, and solutions to businesses and government. Founded in 1997, the Company has an extensive network including the top name brands in wireless hardware and software as well as wireless carriers. Leveraging its intellectual property portfolio, MacroSolve is positioned to become a leader in the mobile app space, projected to become a $17.5 billion market by 2012 according to Chetan Sharma Consulting. The Company operates through its subsidiaries including Anyware Mobile Solutions (http://www.goanyware.com) and Illume Mobile (http://www.illumemobile.com). For more information, visit MacroSolve (http://www.macrosolve.com) or call 800-401-8740.
MacroSolve Files Suit Against Seven Companies, Including AT&T and Citigroup, for Infringement of Its Mobile App Patent
TULSA, OK–(Marketwire -09/22/11)- MacroSolve, Inc. (Pinksheets: MCVE.PK – News) (OTCQB: MCVE.PK – News) (“MacroSolve” or the “Company”), a leading provider of mobile technologies, apps and solutions for business, today announced it has filed suit against the following seven companies on September 15, 2011 for infringement of its U.S. Patent No. 7,822,816:
AT&T Inc.
AT&T Mobility, LLC
Citigroup Inc.
Dell Inc. dba Dell Services
Salesforce.com, Inc.
Groupon, Inc.
Living Social, Inc.
On October 26, 2010, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued U.S. Patent No. 7,822,816 to MacroSolve. The patent, a significant intellectual property asset to MacroSolve, further advances its position as a leader in the mobile solutions market. The patent addresses mobile information collection systems across all wireless networks, smartphones, tablets, and rugged mobile devices, regardless of carrier and manufacturer, and is currently utilized in MacroSolve’s ReForm XT™ rapid mobile app development platform. MacroSolve’s patent covers fundamental technology in the mobile application space utilized by multiple companies.
“We are prepared to vigorously defend our intellectual property. These global business enterprises have received notice of our legal action. We look forward to productive discussions with these parties leading to mutually beneficial outcomes that continue to deliver the benefits of mobility to their customers,” stated MacroSolve Vice Chairman, Jim McGill.
About MacroSolve
MacroSolve, Inc. is a pioneer in delivering mobile apps, technologies, and solutions to businesses and government. Founded in 1997, the Company has an extensive network including the top name brands in wireless hardware and software as well as wireless carriers. Leveraging its intellectual property portfolio, MacroSolve is positioned to become a leader in the mobile app space, projected to become a $17.5 billion market by 2012 according to Chetan Sharma Consulting. The Company operates through its subsidiaries including Anyware Mobile Solutions (http://www.goanyware.com) and Illume Mobile (http://www.illumemobile.com). For more information, visit MacroSolve (http://www.macrosolve.com) or call 800-401-8740.