Semantic Compaction Systems, PRC, and Speak for Yourself Announce Settlement
Posted on October 10, 2012
Semantic Compaction Systems, Inc. (“Semantic”), Prentke Romich Company, Inc. (“PRC”) and Speak for Yourself, LLC (“SFY”) have announced the settlement of the lawsuit and all claims related to the SFY augmentative and alternative communication (“AAC”) software application. In connection with the settlement, Semantic has agreed to grant a non-exclusive license as to two of Semantic’s patents, i.e., U.S. Patent Nos. 5,748,177 and 5,920,303, and certain Semantic copyrights relating to the Minspeak®/Unity® language system for augmentative and alternative communication.
As part of the settlement, Semantic and PRC have agreed to withdraw their infringement notices. Under the license, Semantic and PRC will not issue any new infringement or take-down notices,to providers associated with the SFY AAC software application. All other terms of the settlement and license are confidential.
