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Skagen Announces Settlement of Trade Dress Infringement Lawsuit
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 11:47AM

Reno, NV – Skagen Designs is pleased to announce that it has settled its intellectual property litigation with Genender International, Inc., on terms whereby Genender International has acknowledged certain rights of trade dress held by Skagen in Skagen’s watch designs and discontinued production of certain models of watches.

Skagen Designs is known for its sophisticated timepieces inspired by the landscape and lifestyle of Skagen, Denmark. Skagen’s watch designs include ultra-slim cases, signature mesh bands and other innovative band designs, and nickel-safe, hypoallergenic materials, all adding up to superior, comfortable fit with durability and lasting function. A celebration of Skagen Designs 20th anniversary in business will be held throughout 2009, commemorating Skagen’s dedication to contemporary design, as well as honoring Skagen’s customers’ and consumers’ global support year after year.

Skagen Designs vigorously protects its intellectual property rights.
 

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Skagen Announces Trade Dress Infringement Lawsuit
Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11:23AM

Reno, NV - Skagen Designs today announced that is has sued Genender International, Inc., a watch producer based in Wheeling, Illinois, for trade dress infringement. The lawsuit alleges that Genender’s Hamlin brand of watches illegally infringe Skagen’s rights of trade dress under section 43(a) of the Lanham Act.

Skagen first became aware of Genender’s allegedly infringing watches at the JCK Jewelry show in Las Vegas in May and June 2007. Skagen Designs is known for its sophisticated timepieces inspired by the landscape and lifestyle of Skagen, Denmark. Skagen Designs vigorously protects its intellectual property rights.

“Although we regret the need for litigation, it is important that we take all necessary steps to protect our brand,” said Charlotte Jorst, co-owner of Skagen Designs with her husband Henrik Jorst. “Henrik and I have worked very hard over many years to bring our Danish designs to the public, and we simply feel the actions of Genender are wrong.”

The lawsuit, pending in the federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, was originally filed by Genender against Skagen, seeking a declaratory judgment of noninfringement. A copy of Skagen’s claims, including images of the Hamlin watches, may be obtained by contacting INSERT NAME HERE, INSERT POSITION HERE for Skagen Designs, at name@skagendesigns.com
 

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Skagen Unveils New Trade Show Booth at JCK Las Vegas
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 11:25AM

Las Vegas, NV – Skagen Designs, in line with its 2008 global campaign launch “the elements of Danish design”, will debut a new designer trade show booth at the JCK Las Vegas Trade Show May 30th – June 3rd. The booth was built to reflect the creative Danish spirit behind the Skagen Denmark Collections of watches, jewelry and sunglasses, with clean, elegant designs, skillful craftsmanship and technical perfection.

Behind the term “Danish design” lies a theme of clean lines and contemporary style. The new Skagen designer booth features such components, from its main white frame and metallic sign to the natural maple hardwood flooring and displays. Walk in to the booth and be immediately transported into a light, airy space filled with elements of Danish design, from images of the Skagen seas, to grass, flowers and seashells surrounding the displays. The booth structure itself was inspired by the craftsmanship of Skagen architecture, where edges are rounded, lines are smooth, and colors are motivated from surrounding nature.

“Skagen is excited to introduce our new booth at this year’s JCK show,” explains Henrik Jorst, co-owner of Skagen Designs with his wife, Charlotte Jorst. “We have built our company, up to this moment, to incorporate our inspiration in all that we do, from products to marketing – and now through our booth – at all our US trade shows. We are proud to unveil the booth at JCK. This is our 13th year exhibiting at this show and is the perfect place for such a grand event.”

At JCK, Skagen will introduce its Fall 2008 Collections of Skagen Denmark Watches, Jewelry and Shadows. For this season's watch collection, Skagen introduces new shapes and fabulous color combinations of rose gold and brown, silver, red, black and gold. The Skagen Denmark Stainless Steel Jewelry Collection will be showcased for the second year at the show, sharing with retailers the beauty and integrity of stainless steel pieces combined with affordable pricing. After exceptional reception during its international debut at BaselWorld in Switzerland, this line - featuring bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants and rings - is poised for continued growth and is quickly becoming recognized as a distinctive, innovative and stylish product line. The Skagen Denmark Shadows will be on display as well, featuring sunglass styles in Steel, Titanium and Acetate. These latter categories are set to broaden Skagen’s influence on the accessories market, and continue its signature contemporary style across genres.

The Skagen Collection of products is available at better department stores and specialty retailers nationwide, as well as online at www.skagen.com.

Skagen exhibits at JCK annually, “where the latest awe-inspiring designs and most sought-after fashion trends are showcased in an environment combining a plethora of special events with the industry’s broadest selection of jewelry, gems and timepieces.”
 

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Silicon Quest International announces new Materials Engineering Department and the hiring of two key staff members.

July 13, 2005 – Silicon Quest International (SQI) is pleased to announce the development of their new Materials Engineering Department, featuring hands-on technical consulting and business development services.  The new department will provide materials and processing expertise for semiconductor companies, especially for start-up companies in the areas of MEMS, analog applications, telecommunication, etc.  Spearheading the launch of this department is SQI’s new Vice President of Technology and Product Development, Dr. Zbigniew Radzimski.  

SQI’s in-house production capabilities will support these efforts, from wafer thinning and backgrinding to films deposition and beyond. “With our Materials Engineering Department,” said Richard Mee, SQI President, “we will be able to broaden our product and service offerings, create better product awareness, and, most importantly, extend long-term relationships with customers on a business development basis.”

As the head of the Materials Engineering Department at SQI, Dr. Radzimski will provide his expertise to inquiring companies developing products within the semiconductor industry. “With its existing manufacturing capabilities and diversified family of customers, I see SQI as an exciting place not only to exercise my technical knowledge but also to grow aggressively within the company,” said Dr. Radzimski.

Dr. Radzimski received a PhD from the Technical University of Wroclaw, Poland, Department of Electronics, in 1976. During his employment at Institute of Electron Technology of Technical University he conducted research in the application of electron and ion beams for material processing and characterization. In 1996 he joined the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University where he was engaged in various projects related to structural, chemical and electrical characterization of semiconductor materials. The majority of the work was concentrated on defect control and silicon engineering. He joined S.E.H. America in 1997 where as the Director of the Customer Interface Group his primary focus was on technical/sales support of US customers and product development.

Also joining the SQI staff on August 1^st is Dr. Fritz Kirscht of Berlin, Germany.  He will be assisting Dr. Radzimski as a technical advisor and consultant for SQI, while also concentrating on European business development.  Dr. Kirscht comes to SQI with an extensive background in silicon research and semiconductor physics.  He has numerous patents stemming from his years in wafer tailoring projects in the device and wafer industries, including US patents documenting his impact on creative product development.  In recent years Dr. Kirscht was the Director of Materials Evaluation & Research at SUMCO (formerly Mitsubishi Silicon America); he then worked on the development of FZ-Si for photovoltaic applications for the Institute for Crystal Growth in Berlin.

Richard Mee said, “We couldn’t be more excited about Drs. Radzimski and Kirscht joining the SQI team and Materials Engineering Department. Their expertise in the semiconductor industry, and even further, in silicon engineering, will play a key role in this exciting time in SQI’s growth.”

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Silicon Quest International is appointed as sole U.S. distributor of Topsil Float Zone silicon products.

July 22, 2004 - Silicon Quest International (SQI) and Topsil Semiconductor Materials are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement for sole U.S. distribution of Topsil Float Zone products, ranging from gas phase doped products to neutron irradiated products.

There is a growing need for Float Zone silicon in the U.S., as the power electronics market demand has steadily increased over the past few years driven by the need for better energy management. The detector and communication market also benefits from the highest purity silicon which supports new applications with higher speed and larger integration. In order to improve Topsil’s ability to serve these new markets, SQI has been selected to distribute Topsil products throughout the United States. 

Beginning immediately, U.S.-based customers can contact SQI for quotes on the following state-of-the-art products, such as:

·       Premium Float Zone Silicon (PFZ) and Neutron Transmutation Doped Silicon (NTD): Primarily for power and detector applications. PFZ silicon is available in 100-150mm diameters and can feature up to 5,000 ohm-cm in bulk resistivity. NTD is available in 50-150 mm diameters and up to 5,000 ohm-cm.

·       HiRes™ silicon, the ideal wafer for emerging GHz applications, a solution for low loss microwave and millimeter wave components. Available in 100-150 mm diameters with bulk resistivity starting from 8,000 ohm-cm.

·       High Purity Silicon (HPS), silicon wafers for low noise radiation and photonic detectors. Available in 100-150 mm diameters starting at 2,000 ohm-cm and upwards.

“SQI is thrilled and honored to be entering into this agreement with Topsil,” says Richard Mee, SQI President.  “Our 13+ year experience distributing silicon wafers in the U.S., in addition to our in-house production and marketing expertise, makes us the perfect fit as a Topsil partner.”

“We see SQI as the front-runner in silicon distribution in the United States,” says Peder Mohr Jensen, Topsil CEO.  “SQI has a strong background in Float Zone distribution supported by a strong sales and technical team. Their in-house production capability supports a fast turnaround time for introducing new products and solidified our decision to choose them as our sole distributor.”