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Patent Office Rejects TiVo’s Patent Claims on DISH Network DVR

DISH Network Corp. and Echostar Corp. has scored a legal victory over TiVo after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ruled that TiVo Inc.’s patent claims over DISH Networks “time-warp” digital video recorder technology were null and void.

This ruling came after a second re-examination of the patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Both DISH Network and Echostar praised this ruling highly. TiVo, after facing this legal setback said that it would follow up with additional arguments.

Though this ruling doesn’t put a stop to the TiVo vs. DISH Network legal battle over satellite TV DVR in a patent infringement case, it brings about a slight change in the same. The case which has leaned heavily in TiVo’s favor and could still lead to the satellite companies paying damages to TiVo has got a small twist in it.

Earlier TiVo has won a lower appeals court ruling against DISH Network that says the satellite TV provider has violated its DVR patents. However, a higher appeals court recently said it would review the case.

DISH Network L.L.C and EchoStar Technologies; have issued the following statement concerning recent developments in TiVo vs. EchoStar Communications Corporation legal battle:

We are pleased the Patent and Trademark Office issued a Final Office Action maintaining its rejection of the software claims of TiVo’s patent. These software claims are the same claims that EchoStar was found to have infringed in the contempt ruling now pending for en banc review by the Federal Circuit. In the Final Office Action, three examiners of the PTO considered TiVo’s response and, in a detailed 32-page decision, finally concluded that the software claims were unpatentable in view of two prior art references.

Congratulations DISH Network!

Google TV Comes Home to DISH Network

Google TV

Google and DISH Network, the fastest growing satellite TV provider in the United States, have announced the launch of Google TV. Google TV is going to be an open platform that combines multichannel television with rich web media. With this technology in their DVR receivers DISH Network subscribers will be able to bring a dramatic change in their TV viewing experience. They are now going to experience the full power of the Internet right on their TV.

Google TV will combine the conventional TV programming with the contents on the web. This will give the viewers the best possible access, control and flexibility over different forms of digital media. Using the Google TV feature DISH Network subscribers will be able to search content across DISH Network, the web as well as their DVRs. Interesting, isn’t it?

Charlie Ergen, Chairman, President and CEO of DISH Network said, “DISH Network has enjoyed a strong partnership with Google for many years, built on a common foundation of innovative thinking and risk-taking. “ He also added, “DISH Network’s integration of Google TV marks the next evolution in television, and only DISH Network customers will be able to enjoy the best of TV and the web in one platform using their existing HD DVR receivers and a Google TV device.

We are excited to bring the web to television and enable developers to innovate on the Google TV platform,” said Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO, Google.

Google and DISH Network plan to make the optimized Google TV experience available to customers later this fall. For this DISH Network will integrate android operating systems and necessary software in the HD DVR receivers. It is the beginning of a whole new era of entertainment and possibilities in TV entertainment.

DISH Network Moving Policy

DISH Network Moving Policy

Are you moving? Well congratulations for your new home! We know that it’s not congratulations that you are looking for at present. You rather need best of luck for safe moving! It’s really hard to pack all those things while moving. Let us help you a bit in that. Do you want to know how to get your satellite TV dish moved to your new home? It’s as easy as 1, 2 and 3. DISH Network makes moving your satellite dish hassle-free! It is easy to move your satellite TV service ANYWHERE in the country. What’s more? You will also get a FREE DVR Upgrade!

Moving itself is stressful. Allow DISH Network to take some of the burdens off your shoulders. Just pack the satellite TV receivers and remotes with you and leave for your new home and let DISH Network take care of the rest.

Irrespective of which part of country you are moving to, DISH Network ensures that you won’t miss a single of your favorite programming. They offer a quick and effective moving plan. With the moving plan from DISH Network, you can now enjoy a FREE DVR upgrade for your new home ($6.00/mo DVR Service charge is applicable).

Just follow 3 Simple steps to move your DISH Network today:

  1. Call 1-888-869-1284 to inform them about your new address.
  2. Pack your DISH Network receivers and remote controls.
  3. We will install a satellite dish and connect that with your receiver at your new home.

See I told you it’s as simple as 1, 2, and 3!

Call to schedule your hassle-free moving today.

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DISH Network’s SlingLoaded ViP922 DVR Hits the Store at Last!!!

SlingLoaded ViP922 DVR

Are you ready for the greatest DISH Network News till date? Take a deep breath and keep on reading. Oh c’mon, you have waited for it for more than one year!!! A little more waiting does not harm you, right? OK, let me give you some hints… you saw it first at CES 2009 — and then you waited and waited… any sparks? Yes you guessed it right – it’s ViP922! The revolutionary Sling loaded DVR receiver from DISH Network has hit the market. FINALLY it’s here!!!

The sources say that the ViP922 should be hitting DISH Network retailers April 7 – TODAY! It has been a long long wait indeed. We saw it coming at CES 2009 and the Sling loaded DVR made it to the FCC last month. But still there was no news about when the revolutionary DVR is going to hit the market. And now? The long-awaited device that was featured in the TV Everywhere range of DISH Network is here.

How much does it cost? The award winning device carries a price tag of $649. However, existing customers can expect to pay something closer to the $200 – $400 to opt for the device on lease. It’s a device for the ones with a deeper pocket.

But when you compare its features with the price you will not find ViP922 an expensive device. It’s the first ever HD DVR receiver to come with a built in slingbox. That means you can watch TV on your computer by simply connecting the receiver to it. No need for an additional slingbox. And the hard drive? ViP922 boasts on a 1TB hard drive that can store up to 1000 hours of recorded programs. That’s almost too much of space. ViP922 has the largest hard drive among all DVRs. The device is worth its price!!

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How happy you are to hear the ViP922 launch news? Feel free to keep us posted.

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