0001415889-14-001861.txt : 20140612 0001415889-14-001861.hdr.sgml : 20140612 20140612145452 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001415889-14-001861 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20140611 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20140612 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20140612 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SPHERIX INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000012239 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PATENT OWNERS & LESSORS [6794] IRS NUMBER: 520849320 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-05576 FILM NUMBER: 14906934 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6430 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE, #503 CITY: BETHESDA STATE: MD ZIP: 20817 BUSINESS PHONE: 347-321-7646 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6430 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE, #503 CITY: BETHESDA STATE: MD ZIP: 20817 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BIOSPHERICS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BIOSPHERICS RESEARCH INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19720404 8-K 1 spex8k_june112014.htm FORM 8-K spex8k_june112014.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
____________________________________________________________
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
____________________________________________________________
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 2014
 
SPHERIX INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
Delaware
 
0-5576
 
52-0849320
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
6430 Rockledge Drive, Suite 503
Bethesda, MD
     
20817
(Address of principal executive offices)
     
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 992-9260
 
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 8.01
OTHER EVENTS.
 
On June 11, 2014, Spherix Incorporated issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
 
(d)           Exhibits.

The exhibit listed in the following Exhibit Index is furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Exhibit No.
Description
   
99.1
Press Release dated June 11, 2014

 
 

 
 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
Date:  June 12, 2014
 
 
SPHERIX INCORPORATED
   
By: 
/s/  Anthony Hayes
 
Name:  Anthony Hayes
 
Title:  Chief Executive Officer
   
 
EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED JUNE 11, 2014 ex99-1.htm
Exhibit 99.1

Spherix and Charter Communications File Joint Stipulation of Dismissal

Spherix and Cable Companies Reach Agreement, Dismissing All Claims Against Spherix and Agreeing to Negotiate in Good Faith

BETHESDA, MD., June 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Spherix Incorporated (NASDAQ:SPEX) -- an intellectual property development company committed to the fostering and monetization of intellectual property, today announced that Spherix and Charter Communications, Inc., Wideopenwest Finance LLC a/k/a Wow! Internet, Cable & Phone, Knology, Inc., Cequel Communications, LLC, d/b/a Suddenlink Communications, and Cable One, Inc., (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed a joint stipulation of dismissal in the action filed on January 17, 2014.

As a result, the Plaintiffs’ allegations against the Company are dismissed without prejudice, with each party to bear its own costs. The Plaintiffs and Spherix also agreed, with respect to all patents owned by Spherix as of the date of the filing, to negotiate in good faith prior to bringing any action concerning these patents or bringing an action for infringement of these patents.  The parties agreed that any further actions related to these patents will be brought solely in Delaware.

Anthony Hayes, Chief Executive Officer of Spherix, stated, “Spherix remains committed to negotiating in good faith in all cases, and this joint agreement underscores this core value. We are pleased to have reached this agreement to dismiss the action and we will work to secure a long-term understanding with the Plaintiffs in a responsible way.”

About Spherix

Spherix Incorporated was launched in 1967 as a scientific research company. Spherix is committed to advancing innovation by active participation in the patent market. Spherix draws on portfolios of pioneering technology patents to partner with and support product innovation.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), not limited to Risk Factors relating to its patent business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Investor Relations Contact:
Hayden IR
Brett Mass
Phone: (646) 536-7331
Email: brett@haydenir.com
www.haydenir.com

Spherix Contact:
Phone: (703) 992-9325
Email: info@spherix.com
www.spherix.com


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