Westinghouse Solar and Zep Solar Settle Dispute Over Patents


CAMPBELL and SAN RAFAEL, Calif., May 31, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westinghouse Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:WEST) and Zep Solar, Inc. (Zep Solar) today announced a final and comprehensive settlement of their multi-year legal disputes, resulting in the expected dismissal of all federal court actions and the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) case. The specific terms of the global settlement are confidential.

The settlement extends to all customers, suppliers, and licensees of both Westinghouse Solar and Zep Solar who were named in one or more of the proceedings. Both parties are pleased to be announcing today a complete and final end to the dispute and look forward to expanding the market for photovoltaic systems.

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Contacts:
Public Relations
Gary Mull
Westinghouse Solar Inc.
(408) 402-9478
pr@westinghousesolar.com 
 
Investor Relations
Matt Selinger
Genesis Select
(303) 415-0200
mselinger@genesisselect.com
 
About Zep Solar
Learn more at www.zepsolar.com
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Media Contact:
Daniel Flanigan
Zep Solar Inc.
(415) 237-3526
daniel@zepsolar.com 
 
Westinghouse Solar
Corporate Headquarters:
1475 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 101
Campbell, CA 95008
 
Zep Solar
Corporate Headquarters:
161 Mitchell Blvd. Suite 104
San Rafael, CA 94903
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