Rovi Corp. said it has filed a patent suit against Comcast alleging that the MSO, together with its set-top suppliers, are infringing on 14 of Rovi’s U.S. patents that deliver features such as remote recording, its AnyRoom DVR (multi-room) capabilities and search for its X1 platform.
Rovi said it is seeking an injunction and unspecified damages tied to the alleged infringement.
Update: Rovi shares plunged $2.82 (13.75%) to $17.69 each in morning trading Friday. Comcast shares were virtually unchanged – up 4 cents (0.06%) to $61.12 each at last check.
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Rovi, which is reportedly in acquisition talks with TiVo, said it filed the lawsuit, in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, after “numerous attempts” at negotiating a new licensing deal.
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