Honeywell Bar-Code Patent Upheld By U.S. Patent And Trademark Office

In its final written decision, the United States Patent and Trademark Office recently upheld the validity of a patent from Honeywell on core technology used in bar-code imagery devices.

In its ruling in the case of Fujian Newland Computer Co., Ltd. vs. Hand Held Products, Inc., the Patent Trial and Appeal Board determined that the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the Honeywell-owned patent was invalid.

“This ruling is a significant victory that reinforces Honeywell’s drive to protect our scanning and mobility technological advancements,” said Jeremy Whitley, chief intellectual property counsel, Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions. “We are committed to defending our innovations across global markets and will continue to enforce our intellectual property rights. Honeywell has more than 36,000 patents and patents pending worldwide, and we file more than 1,000 new and original patents on technologies each year.”

The technology reviewed in the trial involves image data collection hardware for two-dimensional bar codes, which are used in a range of markets around the world.

Honeywell acquired Hand Held Products in 2007, and it is now integrated into the Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions business.

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About Honeywell Sensing And Productivity Solutions
Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions (S&PS) is a global leader providing custom-engineered sensors, switches and controls, and productivity solutions built around our high performance data collection hardwareincluding rugged mobile computers, voice-enabled software, bar code scanners, radio frequency identification (RFID) and workflow printing solutions. Our solutions serve customers in aerospace, automotive, field service, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, medical, retail, supply chain, test and measurement, and transportation and logistics markets. We provide unparalleled precision and durability that improves efficiency, increases operational productivity and enhances customer service capabilities. For more information, visit http://sensing.honeywell.com.

About Honeywell
Honeywell is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com.