Diesel Performance Products Inc. Wins Lawsuit

TeamFASS · 07-16-2008, 04:22 PM

DIESEL PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS INC. WINS LAWSUIT

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D. C. unanimously ruled today (7-14-08) that the FASS does not infringe U. S. Patent No. 5,355,860, owned by Charles L. Ekstam. The ‘860 patent is licensed to Fuel Preporator International and Ekstam Worldwide, and sold as the AirDogTM. After the parties' oral arguments on Friday, the Court of Appeals affirmed, without comment, the St. Louis, Missouri district court's opinion, indicating that there was absolutely no uncertainty as to the outcome and bringing to a close a lawsuit filed over four years ago. Despite an appeal from the initial DPPI win in 2007, Diesel Performance Products, Inc has maintained its innocence to the allegations. DPPI's consistent position that its products do not infringe and are in fact superior to those of its competition is vindicated by this decision.

Thank you for your support during this very trying time,

Brad Ekstam

Last edited by TeamFASS : 07-16-2008 at 04:30 PM.

Big Red · 07-16-2008, 04:52 PM

Anytime you win it is a good thing, it's the amount of time that is wasted that sucks. You guys backed up my FASS when I had problems with it, without question. Great product, great customer service. I'll always have one on my truck. The new quieter version rocks, by the way.

__________________
98.5, 2500, 24V, 4X4, QCLB, 4.10'S, auto, 53 block

, X-monitor, FASS, 60HP injectors, EDGE EZ, 285 STT's, DSS, 2 Red Optima's, Suncoast Trans, Solid Steel Trackbar, Fluidampr...It's O.K. to hug trees, as long as you are climbing up to your deerstand!

mybadford · 09-11-2008, 09:09 PM

Congrats on the win Brad. Ever get to Futon to ride anymore? Still have the green truck???

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2005 quad cab LB 6spd Edge/Smarty/5 inch Magnaflow/Fass150/150/Spearco intercooler/Industrial Injection phat shaft 62/ATS intake and exhaust manifold/+more http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEyU-...eature=channel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVQ18_0HPg4

***MCummings*** · 09-11-2008, 09:17 PM

Good deal guys.

Bittersweet.

I'm glad yall came out on top. Good for both parties.

Now If I can just figure out why my FASS has random times of low pressure...

Merrick

__________________
'98.5 3500 2wd 6-speed
512/1021, 21MPG and 65 pounds of boost.
Hers,
'98.0 2500 4wd Auto, Lifted, Straight pipe, no plate, no afc, 38" Boggers, Viper alarm. 108K miles.

07-16-2008, 04:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
TeamFASS Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 TeamFASS's Truck Pics	Diesel Performance Products Inc. Wins Lawsuit DIESEL PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS INC. WINS LAWSUIT The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D. C. unanimously ruled today (7-14-08) that the FASS does not infringe U. S. Patent No. 5,355,860, owned by Charles L. Ekstam. The ‘860 patent is licensed to Fuel Preporator International and Ekstam Worldwide, and sold as the AirDogTM. After the parties' oral arguments on Friday, the Court of Appeals affirmed, without comment, the St. Louis, Missouri district court's opinion, indicating that there was absolutely no uncertainty as to the outcome and bringing to a close a lawsuit filed over four years ago. Despite an appeal from the initial DPPI win in 2007, Diesel Performance Products, Inc has maintained its innocence to the allegations. DPPI's consistent position that its products do not infringe and are in fact superior to those of its competition is vindicated by this decision. Thank you for your support during this very trying time, Brad Ekstam Last edited by TeamFASS : 07-16-2008 at 04:30 PM.

07-16-2008, 04:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Big Red Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Shiocton, WI Posts: 156 Big Red's Truck Pics	Congrats! Anytime you win it is a good thing, it's the amount of time that is wasted that sucks. You guys backed up my FASS when I had problems with it, without question. Great product, great customer service. I'll always have one on my truck. The new quieter version rocks, by the way. __________________ 98.5, 2500, 24V, 4X4, QCLB, 4.10'S, auto, 53 block , X-monitor, FASS, 60HP injectors, EDGE EZ, 285 STT's, DSS, 2 Red Optima's, Suncoast Trans, Solid Steel Trackbar, Fluidampr...It's O.K. to hug trees, as long as you are climbing up to your deerstand!

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09-11-2008, 09:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
mybadford Cummins Fan Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 35 mybadford's Truck Pics	Congrats on the win Brad. Ever get to Futon to ride anymore? Still have the green truck??? __________________ 2005 quad cab LB 6spd Edge/Smarty/5 inch Magnaflow/Fass150/150/Spearco intercooler/Industrial Injection phat shaft 62/ATS intake and exhaust manifold/+more http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEyU-...eature=channel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVQ18_0HPg4

09-11-2008, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
*MCummings* Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Laredo, Tx Posts: 629 MCummings's Truck Pics	Good deal guys. Bittersweet. I'm glad yall came out on top. Good for both parties. Now If I can just figure out why my FASS has random times of low pressure... Merrick __________________ '98.5 3500 2wd 6-speed 512/1021, 21MPG and 65 pounds of boost. Hers, '98.0 2500 4wd Auto, Lifted, Straight pipe, no plate, no afc, 38" Boggers, Viper alarm. 108K miles.