JERSEY CITY, N.J.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--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 sent a aLetter of Notificationa to Nickelodeon, a division of Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), regarding Single Touchas issued patents directed to streaming and routing media, including U.S. Patent Nos. 7,054,949, 7,191,244, 7,689,706 and 8,015,307. The letter was sent on behalf of Single Touch by attorneys Polsinelli Shugart, P.C.
"We built this company on top of a strong and diverse foundation of IP which supports our existing and developing business. Developing relationships with companies to deliver products supported by our innovative technology is a priority for us"
Nickelodeon, now in its 33rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, and feature films. Nickelodeonas U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one rated basic cable network for 17 consecutive years.1
Single Touch Systems, Inc. and its subsidiary has a current portfolio of 18 issued and additional pending patents related to mobile search, commerce, advertising and streaming media. aWe built this company on top of a strong and diverse foundation of IP which supports our existing and developing business. Developing relationships with companies to deliver products supported by our innovative technology is a priority for usa noted Anthony Macaluso, Single Touchas Chairman and Chief Innovation Officer, adding aour Patent portfolio is an important part of the business we have built; we are committed and will not waiver in protecting it.a
1 Source: [ http://www.viacom.com/news/Pages/newstext.aspx?RID=703234 ]
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.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties and reflect Single Touchas judgment as of the date of this release. These statements may 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.