-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Sy/35Ya3UJZq23j9J9ASauTHFY6WfEx16u1Hd+wZ6bAlfbBfbO/m3vHIcT4TqsFk 70WIAFi8thNaqDCGZs0Xow== 0001144204-10-037155.txt : 20100708 0001144204-10-037155.hdr.sgml : 20100708 20100708170135 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-10-037155 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100708 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20100708 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100708 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000771999 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN [7373] IRS NUMBER: 161229730 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-32146 FILM NUMBER: 10944682 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 36 WEST MAIN ST STREET 2: SUITE 710 CITY: ROCHESTER STATE: NY ZIP: 14614 BUSINESS PHONE: 585 232 1500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 36 W MAIN ST STREET 2: SUITE 710 CITY: ROCHESTER STATE: NY ZIP: 14614 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NEW SKY COMMUNICATIONS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: THOROUGHBREDS USA INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19861118 8-K 1 v190174_8k.htm Unassociated Document
 
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): July 8, 2010
 
DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
         
New York
  
1-32146
  
16-1229730
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
  
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
     
First Federal Plaza, Suite 1525
28 East Main Street
Rochester, NY
  
14614
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)
 
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (585) 325-3610
 
 
 
Not Applicable
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
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Item 8.01  OTHER EVENTS 
 
On July 8, 2010, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that the Bundesgerichtshof (German Appeal Court) in Karlsruhe, Germany issued its decision in a appeal of a previous favorable patent validity decision which was brought by the European Central Bank (the “ECB”) against Document Security Systems, Inc. The German Court has ruled that European Patent No 0455750B1 (the “Patent”), that was awarded to the Company by the European Patent Office and upheld as “valid” in a previous hearing in the German Court of First Instance, has now been deemed invalid in Germany due to added matter.
 
A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant concerning the foregoing results is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference to such filing. The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


 (d)  Exhibits.
     
Exhibit No.
  
Description of Exhibit
     
     
99.1
  
Press Release, dated July 8, 2010, reporting the German Appeal Court Ruling Regarding Patent Validity.

 
1
 
 
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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
  
       
Dated: July 8, 2010
By:
/S/    Patrick A. White 
  
   
Patrick A. White 
  
   
Chief Executive Officer 
  
       

 
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For Immediate Release DRAFT
 
Document Security Systems Announces German Appeal
Court Ruling Regarding Patent Validity

 
ROCHESTER, NY, July 8, 2010 – Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: DMC) (“DSS”), a leader in proven, patented protection against counterfeiting and unauthorized copying, scanning and photo imaging, announced today that the Bundesgerichtshof in Karlsruhe, Germany issued its decision in a appeal of a previous favorable patent validity decision which was brought by the European Central Bank (the “ECB”) against Document Security Systems, Inc. The German Court has ruled that European Patent No 0455750B1 (the “Patent”), that was awarded to the Company by the European Patent Office and upheld as “valid” in a previous hearing in the German Court of First Instance, has now been deemed invalid in Germany due to added matter.  The judgment is the outcome of a hearing held on July 8, 2010, and does not affect the validity of the patent in Spain or the Netherlands where the patent has been deemed valid.
 
A similar appeal hearing took place in the Netherlands on June 21, 2010.  A decision is expected in a few months.   An appeal victory in the Netherlands enables DSS and its litigation partner, Trebuchet to seek patent infringement damages against the ECB and two Netherlands security printers.
 
The Netherlands infringement trial is tentatively scheduled for January 21, 2011.  
 
 
 About Document Security Systems, Inc.

Document Security Systems is a technology company in the security and protection services sector which develops and manufactures products and packaging containing patented and patent pending optical deterrent technologies that help prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud from the use of the most advanced scanners, copiers and imaging systems in the market. The company owns over 30 different patented and patent-pending technologies and products which protect valuable documents and printed products from counterfeiters and identity thieves. The company has three manufacturing facilities which produce secure printing, packaging and plastic ID cards.  Document Security Systems’ customers, which include international governments, major corporations and world financial institutions, use its covert and overt technologies to protect a number of applications including, but not limited to, currency, vital records, brand protection, ID Cards, Smart Cards internet commerce, passports, gift certificates and packaging.  Document Security Systems’ strategy is to become the world’s leading producer of cutting-edge security technologies for paper, plastic and electronically generated printed assets.

More information about Document Security Systems, Inc. and their wholly-owned subsidiaries can be found by visiting:

Document Security Systems, Inc.: http://www.documentsecurity.com
Plastic Printing Professional, Inc.: http://www.plasticprintingprofessionals.com/
Protected Paper: http://www.protectedpaper.com
DPI of Rochester: http://www.dpirochester.com
Premier Custom Packaging: www.premiercustompkg.com
 
 
Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements regarding expectations for future financial performance, which involve uncertainty and risk. It is possible the Company's future financial performance may differ from expectations due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, changes in economic and business conditions in the world, increased competitive activity, achieving sales levels to fulfill revenue expectations, consolidation among its competitors and customers, technology advancements, unexpected costs and charges, adequate funding for plans, changes in interest and foreign exchange rates, regulatory and other approvals and failure to implement all plans, for whatever reason. It is not possible to foresee or identify all such factors. Any forward-looking statements in this report are based on current conditions; expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Prospective investors are cautioned that such statements are not a guarantee of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. The Company makes no commitment to update any forward-looking statement included herein, or disclose any facts, events or circumstances that may affect the accuracy of any forward-looking statement.


For information contact:

Contact: Jody Janson
Company: Document Security Systems, Inc.
Title: Shareholder Relations
Voice: 585-232-5440
Email: ir@documentsecurity.com

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