WILSONVILLE, Ore., March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor
Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT), today announced that an Oregon
Federal District Court has issued an injunction in favor of Mentor
Graphics. The injunction prohibits Synopsys, Inc. from making,
using, selling, offering to sell, licensing or leasing in
the United States any emulators or
software that incorporate Mentor Graphics' patented emulation
technology covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,240,376.
The injunction also prohibits Synopsys from importing into
the United States any emulators
that incorporate Mentor's patented technology, and from selling or
leasing infringing emulators outside of the United States for use by persons inside
the United States. In
addition, the court confirmed the prior award to Mentor of more
than $36 million dollars for lost
profits resulting from past infringement by Synopsys.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a
world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions,
providing products, consulting services and award-winning support
for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and
systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported
revenues in the last fiscal year in excess of $1.24 billion. Corporate headquarters are located
at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville,
Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site:
http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics and Mentor are registered trademarks of Mentor
Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
owners.)
For more information, please contact:
Suzanne Graham
Mentor Graphics
503.685.7789
suzanne_graham@mentor.com
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