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Attorneys from Dallas' Caldwell Cassady & Curry Recognized for Intellectual Property Trial Work on Texas Super Lawyers List

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Name principals Brad Caldwell , Jason Cassady , and Austin Curry from the Dallas intellectual property and business litigation firm Caldwell Cassady & Curry are receiving praise for their work in high-stakes intellectual property trials of the annual Texas Super Lawyers list.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Name principals Brad Caldwell , Jason Cassady , and Austin Curry from the Dallas intellectual property and business litigation firm Caldwell Cassady & Curry are receiving praise for their work in high-stakes intellectual property trials of the annual Texas Super Lawyers list.
  • Mr. Caldwell, Mr. Cassady, and Mr. Curry have been recognized on the Super Lawyers list of the top attorneys in Texas for years based on their work in patent disputes and other intellectual property cases.
  • This spring, seven attorneys from Caldwell, Cassady & Curry were named on the companion 2023 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for their work in intellectual property trials.
  • Last month, the three name principals from Caldwell Cassady & Curry once again were included in The Best Lawyers in America for their intellectual property expertise.

TCL Joins Via Licensing Alliance’s ATSC 3.0 Broadcasting Patent Pool

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Monday, September 18, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO and HUIZHOU, China, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Via Licensing Alliance (“Via LA”), the collaborative licensing leader, and TCL®, one of the world’s best-selling consumer electronics brands and leading technology companies, today announced that TCL has joined Via LA’s ATSC 3.0 patent pool.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO and HUIZHOU, China, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Via Licensing Alliance (“Via LA”), the collaborative licensing leader, and TCL®, one of the world’s best-selling consumer electronics brands and leading technology companies, today announced that TCL has joined Via LA’s ATSC 3.0 patent pool.
  • “We are delighted to join Via LA’s ATSC 3.0 patent pool at standard FRAND terms and incorporate the many innovations available in this pool that our customers want in our award-winning TVs,” said Victor YANG, General Counsel of TCL Group.
  • Via LA’s ATSC 3.0 patent pool provides product manufacturers a fair, transparent license to 14 licensors’ ATSC 3.0 standard essential patent portfolios.
  • These patents cover many core technologies that apply to the key specifications related to ATSC 3.0 innovations.

WISI Powers New IPTV and ABR Multiscreen Video Service for GVTC Communications

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GVTC Communications chose WISI, a global leader in carrier-grade video technologies, for their full headend conversion from RF to IPTV. Launching in September 2023, this major upgrade is powered by the Inca IP Video Platform and gives GVTC customers new over-the-top (OTT) streaming video services, accessible on all multiscreen devices.

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  • GVTC Communications chose WISI, a global leader in carrier-grade video technologies, for their full headend conversion from RF to IPTV.
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GVTC Communications chose WISI, a global leader in carrier-grade video technologies, for their full headend conversion from RF to IPTV.
  • Launching in September 2023, this major upgrade is powered by the Inca IP Video Platform and gives GVTC customers new over-the-top (OTT) streaming video services, accessible on all multiscreen devices.
  • GVTC had previously partnered with WISI on modernizing its off-air service, for the first step in future-proofing their video network.

Avanci Broadcast welcomes ADTH as a Licensee

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Avanci Broadcast, the one-stop licensing platform for ATSC 3.0 / NEXTGEN TV, today announced that Atlanta DTH (ADTH) has joined as a licensee.

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  • Avanci Broadcast, the one-stop licensing platform for ATSC 3.0 / NEXTGEN TV, today announced that Atlanta DTH (ADTH) has joined as a licensee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230823052748/en/
    Avanci Broadcast is the one-stop patent licensing platform for the ATSC 3.0 / NEXTGEN television broadcasting standard.
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    “We are proud to welcome Atlanta DTH, the first vendor to produce officially certified NEXTGEN TV upgrade accessory receivers, as a licensee,” said Ilkka Rahnasto, Senior Vice President at Avanci Broadcast.
  • “We are confident that Avanci Broadcast will play a significant role in accelerating the adoption and growth of NEXTGEN TV,” adds Ivy Shou, President of ADTH.

Three from Dallas' Caldwell Cassady & Curry Earn Best Lawyers in America Rankings for Expertise in Intellectual Property Trials

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The publishers of The Best Lawyers in America are recognizing the name principals from the Dallas intellectual property and business litigation firm Caldwell Cassady & Curry in the 30th annual ranking of the nation's top attorneys.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The publishers of The Best Lawyers in America are recognizing the name principals from the Dallas intellectual property and business litigation firm Caldwell Cassady & Curry in the 30th annual ranking of the nation's top attorneys.
  • Best Lawyers is largely recognized as the leading attorney guide in the U.S.
  • Caldwell Cassady & Curry's Brad Caldwell , Jason Cassady , and Austin Curry earned their fifth consecutive Best Lawyers selections for their extensive work in intellectual property trials, with Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Cassady also recognized for their trial expertise in the patent category.
  • Caldwell Cassady & Curry represents companies and individuals in high-stakes civil litigation, including patent infringement cases, trade secrets claims, fiduciary duty cases, class actions, and disputes involving company founders.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Local Television Stations in Reno, NV

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The leading television stations serving the Reno television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • The leading television stations serving the Reno television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
  • Features available on NextGen TV will vary by device and station as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • KNSN-TV will broadcast its own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NextGen TV format.

Nexstar Names Media Industry Executive Michael Biard as President and Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of media executive Michael Biard as President and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of media executive Michael Biard as President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Mr. Biard will report to Nexstar’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook, and assume his new duties on August 21, 2023.
  • Mr. Biard joins Nexstar following over 23 years at Fox Corporation (FOX) and its predecessor companies, including executive leadership positions covering multiple functional areas.
  • Mr. Carter joined Nexstar as Chief Financial Officer in August 2009, and was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in 2020.

Attorneys from Dallas' Caldwell Cassady & Curry Win $1.68 Million Patent Infringement Verdict for Constellation Designs in Eastern District of Texas

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The decision affirms Constellation Designs' patented technology covering crucial elements for the emerging ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) standard for television broadcasts.

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  • The decision affirms Constellation Designs' patented technology covering crucial elements for the emerging ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) standard for television broadcasts.
  • The verdict in Constellation Designs, LLC v. LG Electronics Inc., et al., No.
  • "We brought this case to establish our client's rights and to set a rate for past damages," says Caldwell Cassady & Curry's Jason Cassady , lead trial counsel for Constellation Designs.
  • Caldwell Cassady & Curry filed the lawsuit in 2021 over the infringement of a series of Constellations Designs' patents used in several of LG Electronics' popular OLED televisions, U.S. Patent Nos.

Harmonic and DigiCAP Optimize ATSC 3.0 Delivery

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) and DigiCAP (KOSDAQ: 197140) today announced they are offering a new solution for broadcasters that combines statistical multiplexing technology on Harmonic's XOS advanced media processor with DigiCAP's DigiCaster ATSC 3.0 headend. The joint solution significantly improves video quality and bandwidth efficiency, streamlining the delivery of ATSC 3.0 services and enhancing NEXTGEN TV experiences.

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  • The joint solution significantly improves video quality and bandwidth efficiency, streamlining the delivery of ATSC 3.0 services and enhancing NEXTGEN TV experiences.
  • "As ATSC 3.0 deployments accelerate across the U.S., we're on a mission to enable more efficient NEXTGEN TV delivery and superior viewing experiences," said Jing Zhou, director of broadcast solutions at Harmonic.
  • "Our collaboration with DigiCAP demonstrates how Harmonic is leading the charge for ATSC 3.0 innovation and showcases our continued commitment to the broadcast community."
  • "DigiCAP products are deployed in ATSC 3.0-enabled stations throughout the United States, and this new solution will fuel even more NEXTGEN TV deployments."

Hisense's L9H Laser TV is Recognized as "Best big-screen TV" by Leading Tech Review Publication Tom's Guide

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Friday, June 30, 2023

QINGDAO, China, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense's L9H Laser TV has been recognized by Tom's Guide as the 'Best big-screen TV' in this year's TV category which makes it possible to bring a big-screen experience into any room that has ample wall space.

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  • QINGDAO, China, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense's L9H Laser TV has been recognized by Tom's Guide as the 'Best big-screen TV' in this year's TV category which makes it possible to bring a big-screen experience into any room that has ample wall space.
  • The Tom's Guide Awards celebrate the very best products across a wide range of categories.
  • This year, the award-winning L9 Series Ultra-Short Throw Trichroma Laser TV further transforms the viewing experience with some stunning upgrades.
  • With the popularity of Laser TV growing, from January to May, Hisense experienced a Laser TV sales increase of 54.2% year-on-year in the overseas market and numbers continue to rise.