6-K 1 d6k.htm FORM 6-K Form 6-K

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Section 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the date of April 3, 2008

000-51643

(Commission File Number)

 

 

PIXELPLUS CO., LTD.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

6th Floor, Gyeonggi R&DB Center

906-5 Iui-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si

Gyeonggi-do, 443-766, The Republic of Korea

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  x  Form 40-F  ¨

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained on this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes  ¨  No  x

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-            .

 

 

 


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description

99.1

   Press release dated April 2, 2008 announcing Pixelplus’ complete victory at the Intellectual Property Tribunal of the Korea Intellectual Property Office on the disputed process patents claimed by MagnaChip.


Exhibit 99.1

Pixelplus Obtains a Complete Victory at the Intellectual Property Tribunal of the Korea Intellectual Property Office on the Cancellation and Invalidation of the Disputed Process Patents Claimed by MagnaChip

Press Release

SEOUL, South Korea, April 2, 2008 — Pixelplus Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PXPL), a fabless semiconductor company in Korea that designs, develops, and markets CMOS image sensors for various consumer electronics applications, today announced that the Company obtained a completely favorable ruling from the Intellectual Property Tribunal (“IPT”) of the Korea Intellectual Property Office (“KIPO”) on the cancellation and invalidation of two disputed process patents claimed by MagnaChip Semiconductor (“MagnaChip”).

In November 2006, the Company announced that MagnaChip filed patent infringement claims on three process patents in Seoul Central District Court. In May 2007, the Company initiated cancellation and invalidation proceedings on these three patents at the IPT at KIPO. Given the IPT’s commendatory ruling on the two process patents, Pixelplus will issue a separate announcement once the IPT at KIPO provides its ruling on the one remaining disputed process patent claimed by MagnaChip.

About Pixelplus Co., Ltd.

Pixelplus is a South Korea-based developer of high-performance, high-resolution, and cost-effective CMOS image sensors for use primarily in mobile camera phones. In addition to mobile phones, Pixelplus provides CMOS image sensors and SoC solutions for use in webcams and notebook embedded cameras, toys and games, and security and surveillance system applications.

As a fabless semiconductor company, Pixelplus is focused on creating proprietary design technologies to develop CMOS image sensors with sharp, colorful and enhanced image quality, size efficiency, and low power consumption.

Forward Looking Statement

This press release contains certain statements that are not historical in nature but are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe-harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “project,” or “continue” or the negative of such words or other similar words. Pixelplus cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations, estimates and assumptions about our company and our industry, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. Investors are directed to Pixelplus’ reports and documents filed from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a description of various factors that should be considered before investing in Pixelplus’ securities. These factors may cause Pixelplus’ results to differ materially


from the forward-looking statements made in this release. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and Pixelplus assumes no duty or obligation to update them to reflect new, changing, or unanticipated events or circumstances.

Contact:

Shane Y. Hong

Pixelplus Co., Ltd.

6th Floor, Gyeonggi R&DB Center

906-5 Iui-dong, Yeongtong-gu

Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 443-766

Republic of Korea

+82-31-888-5300

OR

Taylor Rafferty:

London – Emilia Whitbread at +44 (0) 20 7614 2900

New York – Allon Bloch at +1 212 889 4350

Tokyo – Jason Wagers at +81 (0) 3 3221 9513

Email pixelplus@taylor-rafferty.com


SIGNATURE

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.

 

Pixelplus Co., Ltd.
By:  

/s/ Hoang Taig Choi

Name:   Hoang Taig Choi
Title:   Chief Financial Officer

April 3, 2008