Sensormatic Electronics Corportation v. W G Security Products, Inc et al, No. 2:04-cv-00167 (E.D. Tex. Nov. 22, 2005)

From the Opinion

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The court issues this order to resolve the parties’ various claim construction disputes. 1. Introduction. The plaintiff Sensormatic Electronics Corp., asserts various claims of three United States Patents against the defendants, WG Security Products, Inc., and EAS Sensorsense, Inc. The patents relate to electronic article surveillance (“EAS”) tags and systems. EAS systems are used by retailers to inhibit shoplifting. The parties have filed briefs, and the court held a claim construction hearing.