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Non-Tech : The New Iomega '2000' Discussion Group
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To: Rocky Reid who wrote (1478)7/7/1999 2:21:00 AM
From: Dale Stempson  Read Replies (2) of 5023
 
RE: >>> LOL! I expect this lawsuit to go about as well for Iomega as their other litigation has! <<<

Rocky, I doubt if the Orb-Makers are laughing with you tonight. Patent infringement can be a serious claim with potentially deadly results for a small one-product start-up company. As the suit progresses, Iomega's formidable resources will likely pressure Syed to allocate a great deal of time and money to Castlewood's defense. I suspect his corporate partners will also be taking a long hard look at the issues. Additional funding and support could possibly be in jeopardy.

RE: >>> This is good for Castlewood, great publicity for this little-known company. maybe even a mention on CNBC tomorrow! <<<

A key selling feature of removable drives is that the customer can buy additional disks in the future. Purchasing a new drive from a tiny unknown is already a gamble. The fact that the Orb disk is not compatible with any other removable is also a factor. Now add to that the risks associated with losing the patent infringement suit and the customer is now faced with significant concerns regarding the likelihood of future disk availability, service and support. I suspect the Orb-Makers could do without such "great publicity."

Regards - Dale
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