Nichia Files a Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Hornbach in Germany

MUNICH, June 28, 2011 -

On June 27, 2011, Nichia Corporation (”Nichia”) filed a patent
infringement lawsuit in Germany at the District Court Düsseldorf
against Hornbach Baumarkt AG (”Hornbach”), which is a German DIY
retailer partly owned by British retail group Kingfisher plc.

In this lawsuit, Nichia is seeking an injunction, damages,
recall and destruction against a Christmas decoration product
including white LEDs (product number 183125) sold by Hornbach,
which Nichia believes infringe its patent EP 936 682 (DE 697 02
929).

Nichia seeks to protect its patents and other intellectual
property rights and takes actions against alleged infringers in any
country where appropriate and necessary.

Contact information;
Public Relations, Nichia Corporation
Tel:+81-884-22-2311
Fax:+81-884-23-7752

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