TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Limelight Networks (Nasdaq:LLNW), a global leader in digital content delivery, today announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has denied its request for appeal in their long running intellectual property litigation with Akamai. The Company strongly believes that it did not infringe on any patents and will study all options and determine next steps, including a possible review by the Supreme Court of the United States.

“We are disappointed this outcome isn’t aligned with earlier rulings in our favor and we are determined to continue the process,” stated Bob Lento, Limelight’s chief executive officer. “We are focused on our business and executing against the market opportunities. We will continue to serve our global customers with the excellence they expect.”

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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, read our blog, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn and be sure to visit Limelight Connect.

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