CASI Sues Competitors for Patent Infringement

DALLAS, May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornerstone Automation Systems, LLC (CASI), together with Robotica, Inc., filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, against R.E.D. Stamp, Inc. and StreamTech Engineering, LLC.

The lawsuit, filed on May 23, 2012, alleges that R.E.D. Stamp and StreamTech are infringing CASI and Robotica's U.S. Patent No. 7,720,567.  The '567 Patent issued on May 18, 2010 and relates to an "Automated Box Opening Apparatus."  The '567 Patent resulted from CASI and Robotica's creation of their innovative ABOT® (Automated Box Opening Technology) systems.

The lawsuit alleges that R.E.D. Stamp and StreamTech are infringing the '567 Patent by selling automated case cutter systems manufactured by R.E.D. Stamp that use and embody CASI and Robotica's patented ABOT® solutions.

"We take seriously our responsibility to our partners, employees, and customers," says Tom Karol, CEO of CASI.  "As such, we will continue to protect our intellectual property and the considerable research and development costs that it takes to be a leader in innovation."

CASI and Robotica are represented by Skiermont Puckett LLP in Dallas, Texas.  The lawsuit is Cornerstone Automation Systems, LLC, et al. v. R.E.D. Stamp, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 2:12-cv-00303-JRG (E.D. Tex.).

About CASI:

Cornerstone Automation Systems has been in operation since 2002 providing highly cost effective software and hardware solutions for logistics and warehouse operations.

CASI's highly talented staff is heavily experienced in designing and manufacturing cutting edge automation solutions for all types of businesses.  CASI turnkey solutions include fulfillment systems, sortation, conveyor, automated shipping, and patented solutions such as automated box opening.  Our SolidSuite software provides a modular approach and single point of control for all systems we sell and keeps integration seamless.  The effectiveness of CASI's designs and niche market solutions is evidenced by years of double and triple digit growth since inception.

For more information on the patent infringement lawsuit filed by CASI and Robotica, please contact Barry Pound at 800-559-4534 or [email protected].

SOURCE Skiermont Puckett LLP