Bangkok--May 12--Adobe Systems
Adobe Systems Incorporated recently announced the settlement of a lawsuit brought
against Westwood Computer & Networking aka Big Mac Computers, and its owner,
Mahboubeh Loyodin aka Maboueeh Khorsandi. The case was filed on
October 30, 1997, in Federal District Court in San Jose as part of Adobe's
anti-piracy campaign aimed at illegal activities in the reseller channel.
Adobe's complaint alleged that Westwood Computer & Networking had
trafficked in unauthorized Adobe software products intended and
labeled for educational distribution. Adobe alleged that when these unauthorized
products were distributed by Westwood Computer & Networking, they had
been opened and the "EDUCATIONAL" stickering had been removed, causing end
users to believe that they were receiving legitimate, authorized, and
retail versions of Adobe software, when in fact end users received
adulterated and unauthorized versions.
Adobe sued Westwood Computer & Networking for copyright infringement,
federal trademark infringement, federal trademark dilution,
violations of the Lanham Act, unfair competition, California trademark
infringement, California trademark dilution, and unjust enrichment. Adobe sought
damages for its lost profits, calculated as the difference between the
wholesale price for a full retail version and an Educational version of Adobe
software. Adobe also asked the Court to order defendants to disgorge
any sums earned as a result of trading in Adobe software, to impose
punitive damages, and to order Westwood Computer & Networking to pay Adobe's
attorneys' fees.
Westwood Computer & Networking admitted its wrongdoing but has since
agreed to settle this case.
Founded in 1982, Adobe Systems is a leading provider of graphic
design, publishing, and imaging software for Web and print production, and
the second largest desktop software company in the world with annual
revenues approaching $1 billion. Adobe's worldwide headquarters is in San
Jose, California and its web site is located at www.adobe.com.
For further information,please contact Loh Teck Heng
Managing Director - South Asia Email: [email protected]
DID: +65 4300 788 Adobe Systems Pte Ltd 6 Temasek Boulevard #16-03 Suntec Tower Four
Singapore 038986 Tel: +65 333 8277 Fax: +65 333 8023 End.