WILSONVILLE, Ore., Oct. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics
Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT), today announced that a Portland, Oregon jury delivered a verdict
in favor of Mentor in a trial in which Mentor asserted infringement
of one of its patents against Emulation and Verification
Engineering S.A. (EVE) and Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS). The jury
in the United States District Court for the District of
Oregon found that one Mentor
patent – U.S. Patent No. 6,240,376 – was directly and indirectly
infringed by EVE and Synopsys. As part of the verdict,
the jury awarded damages of approximately $36 million and certain royalties to be paid to
Mentor Graphics.
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About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a
world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions,
providing products, consulting services and award-winning support
for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and
systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported
revenues in the last fiscal year in excess of $1.15 billion. Corporate headquarters are located
at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville,
Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site:
http://www.mentor.com.
(Mentor Graphics and Mentor are registered trademarks of Mentor
Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
owners.)
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please contact:
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Suzanne
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Mentor
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503.685.7789
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suzanne_graham@mentor.com
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