ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
3M Co. and 3M Innovative Properties Co. filed a patent infringement
lawsuit on April 3, 2017, in the District of Delaware against Amphenol
Corporation.
The suit alleges that certain Amphenol data transmission cable products
infringe U.S. Patent No. 8,933,333 titled "Shielded Electrical Cable,"
and U.S. Patent No. 9,601,236 titled “Shielded Electrical Cable.”
3M’s high-speed data transmission cables, including the 3MTM
Twin Axial Cable, improve the reliability and efficiency of energy
delivery in high-performance computing environments. The 3MTM
Twin Axial Cable features a thin, foldable design that takes up less
space inside dense server systems, allowing for maximum design
flexibility while maintaining signal fidelity at high-speed data rates.
3M is committed to protecting its substantial investments in research
and development, and in bringing new technologies and products to its
customers, by obtaining intellectual property protection and enforcing
its rights against unauthorized uses.
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Source: 3M