PHOENIX, Aug. 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modavox, Inc. (OTCBB:MDVX), Internet broadcasting pioneer and holder of several patented technologies, today announced that it has received a Certificate of Registration for the BoomBox(r) mark in the field of use including video streaming services featuring Modavox's patented technology, entertainment, news, music, live performances and other broadcasting over the Internet. The mark was registered by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("U.S.P.T.O.") on August 18, 2009, and bears Registration No. 3,668,343.
The BoomBox(r) mark represents Modavox's second registered mark related to the Company's BoomBox(r) product lines. Previously, on June 7, 1999, the mark "BoomBox Radio(r)" was registered with the U.S.P.T.O., bearing Registration No. 2,397,385, which Registration covers uses including entertainment services featuring music, news, talk shows, video and computer games, movies, and television shows, provided via a global computer network.
The BoomBox(r) registration will assist Modavox as it defends its property rights in legal action against AOL, LLC, related to trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false designation of origin. Modavox's Complaint against AOL, LLC, seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages resulting from AOL's alleged use of the Modavox marks through the website theboombox.com. Modavox intends to amend/supplement its filings in light of the registration of the BoomBox(r) mark.
Modavox has sued Tacoda, Inc. for patent infringement in U.S. District Court in New York in a case filed in August, 2007. That case is progressing pursuant to the Court's schedule. Tacoda was purchased by AOL Time Warner in September of 2007, and AOL launched the Web site "theboombox.com" in a beta release on or around October 7, 2007.
About Modavox
Modavox, Inc., the customized communications company, is a pioneer in Internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, offering innovative, effective, and comprehensive online tools for reaching targeted niche communities worldwide. Through patented Modavox technology, Modavox delivers content straight to desktops and Internet-enabled devices. Modavox provides managed access for live and on-demand Internet radio broadcasting, e-learning and rich media advertising. For more information, please visit www.modavox.com.
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