Global Traffic Technologies Wins Order of Infringement in U.S. Patent Suit: Court Rejects Motion from Tomar Electronics

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Jan. 25, 2008 – Global Traffic Technologies (GTT) has won an order of infringement in its U.S. Patent infringement lawsuit against Tomar Electronics, Gilbert, Ariz. U.S. District Court Judge Michael J. Davis issued the ruling in Minneapolis on Dec. 27, 2007.The lawsuit involves GTT’s traffic signal preemption technology, marketed under the name Opticom™ Infrared Systems, and Tomar’s Strobecom II System.

The impact of the court’s ruling is that Tomar has been found to infringe multiple claims of GTT’s U.S. Patent No. 5,172,113. Additional proceedings will be scheduled to address the issue of remedy, including damages and an injunction. A copy of the order can be found here.

“We’re pleased with this order as an important step toward the successful resolution of this patent dispute,” said Rick Sachse, president of Global Traffic Technologies. “We will continue investing in our industry-leading technology to benefit our customers in the United States and around the world.”

About Global Traffic Technologies, LLC:
Headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., Global Traffic Technologies’ mission is to improve traffic management and safety around the world with proven technologies and continuous innovation. GTT’s Opticom GPS and Infrared Systems assist the movement of emergency and mass transit vehicles through signal-controlled intersections to save lives and optimize on-schedule service. GTT’s Canoga™ Traffic Sensing System provides reliable, real-time information on individual vehicles and traffic patterns to assist traffic management professionals. GTT was formed in June 2007 from 3M’s Opticom Priority Control Systems and Canoga Traffic Detection businesses. GTT is a privately held company that includes senior management ownership. The company’s website is www.gtt.com.