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The Hecker Law Group Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit on Behalf of Extron Electronics Against Crestron Over Cable RetractorANAHEIM, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Extron Electronics, a leading manufacturer of professional AV system integration products, announced today that it has filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against Crestron Electronics, Inc. for infringement of Extron's US Patent No. 8,740,127 entitled "Cable Retractor." Extron is represented in the lawsuit by its longstanding intellectual property counsel, Gary Hecker of The Hecker Law Group of Los Angeles, California. The Extron Cable Retractor patent relates to a cable retraction and management system designed to work with cable access enclosures. Crestron's retractor products accused of infringing Extron's Cable Retractor patent include Crestron's cable retractor models CBLR-HD, CBLR-VGA, CBLR-AUDIO, CBLR-USB, and CBLR-CAT5E, which the federal complaint alleges implement Extron's patented technology. Extron's innovative Retractor series of cable retraction products enables smooth and effortless pushbutton cable retraction. Extron's retractor products, along with its Cable Cubby tabletop enclosures, have become an industry standard for discreet, convenient access to AV power and data connections. The Retractor series is available with the widest selection of AV and data connectivity including HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, USB, PC audio and Network. "Extron's engineers have led the way in cable retractor development," says Andrew Edwards, President and CEO of Extron. "When Extron believes its inventions and patented technology have been copied or otherwise infringed, we take the necessary steps to protect our intellectual property." About Extron Electronics: (www.extron.com): Extron Electronics is a leading manufacturer of professional AV system integration products, including AV control systems, computer-video interfaces, switchers, matrix switchers, distribution amplifiers, audio amplifiers, speakers, twisted pair and fiber optic equipment, videowall processors, video signal processors, AV streaming products, classroom sound field systems, and high resolution cable. About The Hecker Law Group (www.hh.com): The Hecker Law Group is among the nation's leading intellectual property law firm boutiques. The firm's clients have included many of the world's most innovative and valued companies, startups and individuals in technology, business, and entertainment. Founded in 1988, The Hecker Law Group has extensive experience and expertise in all areas of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, domain names, entertainment, branding and licensing. The firm's legal services include obtaining, enforcing, and defending intellectual property rights. The firm handles complex intellectual property litigation in federal and state courts, before the International Trade Commission and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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