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Single Touch Files Patent Infringement Action Against Zoove


Published on 2012-02-22 14:22:31 - Market Wire
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JERSEY CITY, N.J.--([ ])--Single Touch Interactive, Inc. (aSingle Toucha), a wholly owned subsidiary Single Touch Systems Inc. (OTC BB: SITO), a technology based mobile media solutions provider that enables businesses, advertisers and brands to easily connect with customers through its patented technologies, announced today that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Zoove Corporation in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Single Touch alleges that Zoove has knowingly and willfully infringed upon Single Touch patents that protect its Mobile/Abbreviated Dial Code (MDC/ADC) Platform technology. In its complaint, Single Touch seeks an injunction requiring Zoove to cease using Single Touchas patented technology, as well as compensatory and enhanced damages from Zoove. Single Touch has retained the law firm of Polsinelli Shughart PC to handle the lawsuit.

"While we would have preferred to keep this matter out of the courts, our intellectual property portfolio forms the foundation for Single Touch, and we believe it is our duty as stewards of the Company to protect all of our stakeholders, including clients and shareholders, when our IP rights have been violated," said Anthony Macaluso, Chairman and Chief Innovation Officer.

The patents at issue cover Single Touchas unique Mobile/Abbreviated Dial Code (MDC/ADC) platform technology, a tool that allows mobile phone users a simple and easy way to receive information in response to deals and advertisements, among other applications:

U.S. Patent No. 7,813,716, entitled Method of Providing Information to a Telephony Subscriber
U.S. Patent No. 8,041,341, entitled System of Providing Information to a Telephony Subscriber

About Single Touch Interactive, Inc.

Single Touch Interactive, Inc. is a technology based mobile solutions provider serving businesses, advertisers and brands. Through patented technologies and a modular, adaptable platform, Single Touchas multi-channel messaging gateway enables marketers to reach consumers on all types of connected devices, with information that engages interest, drives transactions and strengthens relationships and loyalty.

For more information about Single Touch Interactive, Inc visit: [ www.singletouch.net ]

About Polsinelli Shughart PC

With 580 attorneys, Polsinelli Shughart ([ www.polsinelli.com ]) is a national law firm that is a recognized leader in the areas of business law, financial services, real estate and business litigation. Serving corporate, institutional and individual clients, Polsinelli is redefining the business of law by sharing ideas, goals and outcomes with its clients. The firm builds enduring relationships by creating value through our legal services a" with passion, ingenuity and a sense of urgency. The firm has offices located in Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Edwardsville; Jefferson City; Kansas City; Los Angeles; New York; Overland Park; Phoenix; Springfield; St. Joseph; St. Louis; Topeka; Washington, D.C.; and Wilmington, DE. In California, Polsinelli Shughart LLP.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties and reflect Single Touchas judgment as of the date of this release. These statements include those regarding strategy, growth and future operations. Actual events or results may differ from Single Touchas expectations. The risks and uncertainties include reliance on brand owners and wireless carriers, the possible need for additional capital,as well as other risks identified in Single Touchas most recent Form 10-K filing with the SEC. Single Touch disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements beyond the date of this press release, except as may be required by law.

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