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Drexler Technology Corp. v. Sony Corp.

Drexler Technology Corp.

Sony Corp.

Successfully defended Sony and 28 motion-picture studios and theater chains against patent-infringement allegations involving digital-sound technology used in films. Case won on summary judgment.

Drexler Technology Corp. v. Sony Corp., 3:98-cv-02936, N.D. Cal., Judges Chesney, Zimmerman

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