Syntax-Brillian Denies Intellectual Property Infringement Claims by Funai

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syntax-Brillian Corporation (Nasdaq:BRLC), a manufacturer and marketer of LCD and LCoS™ HDTVs and digital entertainment products, today issued a statement denying claims of intellectual property infringement leveled against the company by Funai and announced that the company will vigorously defend itself in any pending litigation.

Based upon a technical review of Syntax-Brillian products, the company is confident that it has not violated any licensing agreements and specifically not the patents which Funai alleges the company has infringed upon. Consequently, Syntax-Brillian feels that Funai’s claim is erroneous in relation to the company and its products and will continue to defend against all pending and future litigation related to this dispute.

Syntax-Brillian does not anticipate that this dispute will have any impact on the manufacturing of the company’s products or the company's current and future distribution and sales efforts.

About Syntax-Brillian Corporation

Syntax-Brillian Corporation (www.syntaxbrillian.com) is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of LCD and LCoS™ HDTVs, digital cameras, and microdisplay entertainment products.

The company's lead products include its Olevia ™ brand (www.Olevia.com) high definition widescreen LCD and LCoS™ televisions — one of the fastest growing global TV brands — and Vivitar brand (www.vivitar.com) digital still and video cameras. Syntax-Brillian has built an Asian supply chain coupled with an international manufacturing and distribution network to support worldwide retail sales channels and position the company as a market leader in consumer digital entertainment products.

Olevia ™, Brillian, LCoS™ and Vivitar are trademarks or registered trademarks of Syntax-Brillian Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.