Mikohn Gaming Dismisses Patent Infringement Lawsuit

CHICAGO – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Paltronics Inc., a world-leading manufacturer of casino gaming systems and display technology, has announced that Mikohn Gaming Corp. filed a Motion to Dismiss an infringement action against Paltronics along with a Covenant Not to Sue. The Motion and Covenant relate to progressive jackpot gaming system technology, Patent No. 5,344,144.

Mikohn Gaming, a manufacturer of progressive jackpot technology and visual displays for casinos, filed its patent infringement case against Paltronics in the U.S. District Court of Nevada in Las Vegas on August 17, 2004. It filed its Motion to Dismiss on November 7, 2005.

Paltronics still has actions pending against Mikohn for the invalidity and unenforceability of that same patent.

Founded in 1991, Paltronics' revolutionary gaming technology creates efficiencies and drives excitement on the casino floor. First to market with premium-quality LED screens, bonusing technology, progressive and table systems, Paltronics has developed the only system that manages slots, tables and media in one elegant solution. A well-established international company with offices and affiliates in Las Vegas, Reno, Chicago, Atlantic City, Johannesburg, Sydney and London, Paltronics has built an impressive blue chip customer base and a reputation for technical excellence and innovation.