Minkus Electronic Display Systems, Inc. and 3M and 3M Digital Signage today announced that they have entered into a patent license agreement involving digital display technology.

The license agreement resolves a legal dispute between the parties in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware involving Minkus Electronic Display Systems’ United States Patent Number 5,309,174. Under the terms of the settlement, the court made no findings on validity, enforceability or infringement of the Minkus patent, and neither party made any admissions regarding those issues or the merits of the case.

Minkus Electronic Display Systems is a premier licensor of digital display technology patented in United States Patent Number 5,309,174, awarded to inventor Loren Minkus.

3M Digital Signage (formerly Mercury Online Solutions) makes digital signage possible by providing digital displays, hardware, software, and network management services for its web of interactive internet kiosks. The company also provides network design, consulting, implementation, monitoring, support and hosting services. Its server products allow users to manage, manipulate, and maintain their own network of digital sign applications. 3M Digital Signage draws clients from the retail, financial services, entertainment and education sectors. Diversified technology giant 3M changed the company name from Mercury Online Solutions after acquiring it in 2005. For more information, visit www.3mdigitialsignage.com.

About 3M
A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $23 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com or follow @3MNews on Twitter.

3MDonna Fleming Runyon, 651-736-7646