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): April 2, 2012
E.DIGITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-20734
(Commission File Number)
33-0591385
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
16870 West Bernardo Drive, Suite
120
San Diego, California 92127
(Address of principal executive offices)
(858) 304-3016
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On April 4, 2012, we issued a press release announcing plans in response to a rejection of certain claims from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) related to US Patent 5,491,774. A copy of our press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated April 4, 2012 |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 4, 2012 |
e.DIGITAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ ALFRED H. FALK Alfred H. Falk, President and Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
e.DIGITAL PATENT REEXAMINATION UPDATE
(SAN DIEGO, CA, – April 4, 2012) – e.Digital Corporation (OTCBB: EDIG), a leading innovator of dedicated portable entertainment systems and patented flash memory-related technology, today reported that it will request amendment of its patent US 5,491,774 in response to a rejection of certain claims from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) which was recently received. As is customary, e.Digital expects to incorporate modifications to certain rejected claims while leaving a majority of US 5,491,774 claims unchanged. The Company expects, but cannot assure, that the planned modifications will overcome the rejection and further believes the modifications could clarify and strengthen its ability to enforce future infringement of US 5,491,774.
A copy of the USPTO action, “Reexam-Final Rejection”, can be found on the USPTO Public PAIR website, http://portal.uspto.gov/external/portal/pair, by referencing application number 90/011,302.
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About e.Digital Corporation: For more than 20 years, e.Digital's ideas and inventions have impacted the evolution of consumer products. Today, e.Digital innovations, including its Flash-R™ portfolio of flash memory-related patents, are essential to many portable consumer electronic products. The Company pioneered dedicated portable in-flight entertainment systems and more than 30 airlines have made e.Digital powered products their in-flight entertainment choice. For more information about e.Digital, please visit: www.edigital.com.
Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform of 1995: All statements made in this document, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. We base these statements on particular assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience, the stage of product and market development, expected future developments and other factors that we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These forward-looking statements are based on the then-current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates and forecasts about the businesses of the Company and the industries and markets in which the Company operates. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. More information about potential factors that could affect the Company can be found in its most recent Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other reports and statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). e.Digital Corporation disclaims any intent or obligation to update these or any forward-looking statements, except as otherwise specifically stated by it.
CONTACT: e.Digital Corporation: Investor Relations, (858) 304-3016 ext. 205, ir@edigital.com