Weather Fusion LLC and Weather Decision Technologies Inc. Settle Trade Secret Misappropriation and Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Norman, Oklahoma (PRWEB) December 06, 2013 -- Weather Fusion, LLC, an industry leader in providing weather verification information for the insurance, roofing, and construction industries, today announced it has settled its lawsuit against Weather Decision Technologies, Inc. The lawsuit, styled Weather Fusion, L.L.C. v. Weather Decision Technologies, Inc., Case No. CIV-12-765-C, was filed by Weather Fusion in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma on July 6, 2012, and alleged claims of misappropriation of trade secrets, copyright infringement, breach of contract, computer fraud and abuse, fraud, unjust enrichment and unfair competition. The case was settled on confidential terms, and the federal court entered an order permanently enjoining Weather Decision Technologies from taking action that Weather Fusion claimed was harmful to its interests.
“As a data originator, we recognize that our intellectual property gives us a unique position of strength,” said Don Giuliano, Weather Fusion’s Chief Executive Officer. “Accordingly, we take all appropriate steps to safeguard our IP and to protect our customers, partners, employees, and other stakeholders. We are pleased with the outcome of this legal action taken to defend our IP and ensure fair competition in the marketplace.”
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About Weather Fusion
Weather Fusion focuses exclusively on providing innovative weather verification services. The insurance and construction industries rely on Weather Fusion’s HailScope™ technology as the standard to inform their decision-makers regarding severe hail storms, both past and present. Weather Fusion is currently developing new technologies and product solutions for hail and other weather perils. Please visit: http://www.weatherfusion.com
Media Contact:
Nicole Giuliano
Weather Fusion LLC
Vice President, Corporate Education
405-217-0133
nicole(dot)giuliano(at)weatherfusion(dot)com
Carol Gatewood, Weather Fusion, http://www.weatherfusion.com, +1 (888) 929-4245 Ext: 824, [email protected]
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