Optimal Robotics Responds to Allegations by International Automated Systems
MONTREAL, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimal Robotics Corp. (Nasdaq: OPMR)
today issued the following statement in regard to the civil action complaint
filed by International Automated Systems, Inc. ("IAS") on July 2, 1999 and in
response to IAS' press release of January 7, 2000.
In each of 1995 and 1996, Optimal Robotics received lawyers'
correspondence from IAS alleging patent infringement. IAS' claims were
reviewed by Optimal Robotics with patent counsel and, as disclosed in
subsequent public filings by Optimal Robotics, Optimal Robotics maintains that
the allegations are without merit. Optimal Robotics is vigorously defending
against the claim.
Optimal Robotics is puzzled by IAS' press release of January 7, 2000, as
it comes more than six months after the filing of its complaint against
Optimal Robotics and nearly three months after Optimal Robotics' answer to
such complaint on October 22, 1999.
Optimal Robotics Corp. is the leading provider of self-checkout systems in
supermarket chains and superstore retailers throughout North America. The
company's principal product is U-Scan(R) Express, an automated self-checkout
system which enables shoppers to scan, bag and pay for their purchases with
limited or no assistance from store personnel.
In addition to historical information contained herein, this news release
contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The
Company's future actual results could differ materially from the forward-
looking statements contained herein. Reference should be made to filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussions of factors that
could affect the Company's future results.
For more information, please contact Robin Yaffe at Optimal Robotics,
514-738-8885 or Jane Dalzell at Edelman Public Relations, 212-704-8253.
SOURCE Optimal Robotics Corp.
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/CONTACT: Robin Yaffe of Optimal Robotics, 514-738-8885; or Jane Dalzell
of Edelman Public Relations, 212-704-8253, for Optimal Robotics/
/Web site: optimal-robotics.com |
