TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Limelight
Networks (Nasdaq:LLNW), a global leader in digital content delivery,
today announced that it will seek review by the Supreme Court of the
United States (SCOTUS) of the recent decision by the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit to reinstate the 2008 jury verdict of
infringement in its long-standing dispute with Akamai.
Limelight believes that the recent ruling expands the scope of liability
in a fashion that was neither intended by Congress nor consistent with
prior legal precedent. This is similar to what the en banc court did in
August 2012 when it created an expanded standard for induced
infringement, which was later overturned by SCOTUS. Limelight has had
the support from leaders in the technology sector before, and expects to
have that support again with this appeal.
“We strongly disagree with the unduly broad standard for direct
infringement created by the August 13, 2015 en banc opinion by the
Federal Circuit,” stated Bob Lento, Limelight’s chief executive officer.
“We are hopeful that the Supreme Court will address this erroneous
decision. As a management team, our confidence in the underlying value
of the business is evident in the equity for compensation participation
by members of our senior leadership team. As I’ve said before, we will
continue to serve our global customers with the excellence they expect.”
About Limelight
Limelight Networks Inc., (NASDAQ: LLNW), a
global leader in digital content delivery, empowers customers to better
engage online audiences by enabling them to securely manage and
globally deliver digital content, on any device. The company’s award
winning Limelight Orchestrate™ platform includes an integrated suite of
content delivery technology and services that helps organizations secure
digital content, deliver exceptional multi-screen experiences, improve
brand awareness, drive revenue, and enhance customer relationships — all
while reducing costs. For more information, please visit www.limelight.com,
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