Heraeus will vigorously defend its innovative Photovoltaic Metallization Technology

Hanau (Germany) and West Conshohocken (USA) (ots) -

On September 2, Heraeus Holding GmbH and Heraeus Materials Technology
LLC were sued in a patent infringement lawsuit filed against them in
the U.S. District Court of Delaware. "Heraeus will vigorously defend
its rights against this claim of patent infringement", according to
Andy London, Global Manager for the Photovoltaic Business Unit. "We
respect the intellectual property rights of others and carefully
monitor industry developments to ensure full compliance and are
therefore confident we do not infringe any valid patents."

The Heraeus Photovoltaic group is showing its newest, cost saving
silver metallization pastes at this year's PVSEC trade show at the
CCH Congress Center in Hamburg, Germany, September 5 - 8, Hall A4
booth number B9. Heraeus has long been known around the world as a
leader in market innovation. Our products for metallization come from
over 40 years of Thick Film experience and our unique technology. We
have invested heavily in research in order to bring new
metallizations to the industry, improving cost structures and
efficiency for our customers.

With a convincing roadmap of innovative products Heraeus will
continue to offer leading technology for metallization of PV cells
across the industry.

Heraeus, the precious metals and technology group headquartered in
Hanau, Germany, is a global, private company with 160 years of
tradition. Our fields of competence include precious metals,
materials and technologies, sensors, biomaterials and medical
products, as well as dental products, quartz glass, and specialty
light sources. With product revenues of EUR 4.1 billion and precious
metal trading revenues of EUR 17.9 billion, as well as more than
12,900 employees in over 120 subsidiaries worldwide, Heraeus holds a
leading position in its global markets.

Heraeus provides detailed information about its contribution to
the photovoltaics industry at www.heraeus-photovoltaics.com

For additional information, please contact:
Martina Rauch
Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications
Heraeus Holding GmbH
Heraeusstr. 12 - 14
63450 Hanau, Germany
T +49 (0) 6181.35-5100
F +49 (0) 6181.35-4242
martina.rauch@heraeus.com
www.heraeus.com

For additional product information, please contact:
David McMullan
Marketing and Business Development
Heraeus Materials Technology LLC
Photovoltaic Business Unit
24 Union Hill Road
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
T +1 (610) 825-6050
F +1 (610) 825-7061
david.mcmullen@heraeus.com
www.heraeus.com