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These excerpts taken from the DTV 10-K filed Feb 27, 2009.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

        All DIRECTV Group companies maintain active programs for identifying and protecting our important intellectual property. With the exception of certain U.S. trademark registrations held by DIRECTV U.S., Sky Mexico and Sky Brazil pursuant to trademark license agreements and various intellectual property licensed from third parties, The DIRECTV Group owns all of our intellectual property for the benefit of our company and our subsidiaries.

        We believe that our growing portfolio of pending and issued patents are important assets. We presently hold over 1,850 issued patents worldwide relating to our past and present businesses, including over 350 patents developed by, or otherwise relating to, the businesses of DIRECTV U.S. We hold a worldwide portfolio of over 1,100 registered trademarks in over 140 countries related to the DIRECTV name and the Cyclone Design. In addition, DIRECTV U.S. holds trademark registrations relating to its business, including registrations of the primary "DIRECTV" and Cyclone Design trademarks. These trademarks are licensed royalty-free to third parties for use in support of the DIRECTV U.S. business. We actively protect our important patents and trademarks against unauthorized or improper use by third parties.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

        All DIRECTV Group companies maintain active programs for identifying and protecting our important intellectual property. With the exception of certain U.S. trademark registrations held by DIRECTV U.S., Sky Mexico and Sky Brazil pursuant to trademark license agreements and various intellectual property licensed from third parties, The DIRECTV Group owns all of our intellectual property for the benefit of our company and our subsidiaries.

        We believe that our growing portfolio of pending and issued patents are important assets. We presently hold over 1,850 issued patents worldwide relating to our past and present businesses, including over 350 patents developed by, or otherwise relating to, the businesses of DIRECTV U.S. We hold a worldwide portfolio of over 1,100 registered trademarks in over 140 countries related to the DIRECTV name and the Cyclone Design. In addition, DIRECTV U.S. holds trademark registrations relating to its business, including registrations of the primary "DIRECTV" and Cyclone Design trademarks. These trademarks are licensed royalty-free to third parties for use in support of the DIRECTV U.S. business. We actively protect our important patents and trademarks against unauthorized or improper use by third parties.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY



        All DIRECTV Group companies maintain active programs for identifying and protecting our important intellectual property. With the exception of certain U.S.
trademark registrations held by DIRECTV U.S., Sky Mexico and Sky Brazil pursuant to trademark license agreements and various intellectual property licensed from third parties, The DIRECTV Group owns
all of our intellectual property for the benefit of our company and our subsidiaries.



        We
believe that our growing portfolio of pending and issued patents are important assets. We presently hold over 1,850 issued patents worldwide relating to our past and present
businesses, including over 350 patents developed by, or otherwise relating to, the businesses of DIRECTV U.S. We hold a worldwide portfolio of over 1,100 registered trademarks in over 140 countries
related to the DIRECTV name and the Cyclone Design. In addition, DIRECTV U.S. holds trademark registrations relating to its business, including registrations of the primary "DIRECTV" and Cyclone
Design trademarks. These trademarks are licensed royalty-free to third parties for use in support of the DIRECTV U.S. business. We actively protect our important patents and trademarks
against unauthorized or improper use by third parties.



INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY



        All DIRECTV Group companies maintain active programs for identifying and protecting our important intellectual property. With the exception of certain U.S.
trademark registrations held by DIRECTV U.S., Sky Mexico and Sky Brazil pursuant to trademark license agreements and various intellectual property licensed from third parties, The DIRECTV Group owns
all of our intellectual property for the benefit of our company and our subsidiaries.



        We
believe that our growing portfolio of pending and issued patents are important assets. We presently hold over 1,850 issued patents worldwide relating to our past and present
businesses, including over 350 patents developed by, or otherwise relating to, the businesses of DIRECTV U.S. We hold a worldwide portfolio of over 1,100 registered trademarks in over 140 countries
related to the DIRECTV name and the Cyclone Design. In addition, DIRECTV U.S. holds trademark registrations relating to its business, including registrations of the primary "DIRECTV" and Cyclone
Design trademarks. These trademarks are licensed royalty-free to third parties for use in support of the DIRECTV U.S. business. We actively protect our important patents and trademarks
against unauthorized or improper use by third parties.



These excerpts taken from the DTV 10-K filed Feb 25, 2008.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

        All DIRECTV Group companies maintain active programs for identifying and protecting our important intellectual property. With the exception of certain U.S. trademark registrations held by DIRECTV U.S., Sky Mexico and Sky Brazil pursuant to trademark license agreements, The DIRECTV Group owns all of our intellectual property for the benefit of our company and our subsidiaries.

        We believe that our growing portfolio of pending and issued patents are important assets. We presently hold over 1,650 issued patents worldwide relating to our past and present businesses, including over 250 patents developed by, or otherwise relating to, the businesses of DIRECTV U.S. We hold a worldwide portfolio of over 710 registered trademarks, including over 465 foreign registrations

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related to the DIRECTV name and the Cyclone Design. In addition, DIRECTV U.S. holds over 105 U.S. trademark registrations relating to its business, including registrations of the primary "DIRECTV" and Cyclone Design trademarks. These trademarks are licensed royalty-free to third parties for use in support of DIRECTV U.S.' business. We actively protect our important patents and trademarks against unauthorized or improper use by third parties.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY



        All DIRECTV Group companies maintain active programs for identifying and protecting our important intellectual property. With the exception of certain U.S.
trademark registrations held by DIRECTV U.S., Sky Mexico and Sky Brazil pursuant to trademark license agreements, The DIRECTV Group owns all of our intellectual property for the benefit of our company
and our subsidiaries.



        We
believe that our growing portfolio of pending and issued patents are important assets. We presently hold over 1,650 issued patents worldwide relating to our past and present
businesses, including over 250 patents developed by, or otherwise relating to, the businesses of DIRECTV U.S. We hold a worldwide portfolio of over 710 registered trademarks, including over 465
foreign registrations



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related
to the DIRECTV name and the Cyclone Design. In addition, DIRECTV U.S. holds over 105 U.S. trademark registrations relating to its business, including registrations of the primary "DIRECTV" and
Cyclone Design trademarks. These trademarks are licensed royalty-free to third parties for use in support of DIRECTV U.S.' business. We actively protect our important patents and
trademarks against unauthorized or improper use by third parties.



This excerpt taken from the DTV 10-K filed Mar 1, 2007.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

        All DIRECTV Group companies maintain active programs for identifying and protecting our important intellectual property. With the exception of certain U.S. trademark registrations held by DIRECTV U.S., Sky Mexico and Sky Brazil pursuant to trademark license agreements, The DIRECTV Group owns all of our intellectual property for the benefit of our company and our subsidiaries.

        We believe that our growing portfolio of pending and issued patents are important assets. We presently hold over 1,600 issued patents worldwide relating to our past and present businesses, including over 200 patents developed by, or otherwise relating to, the businesses of DIRECTV U.S. We hold a worldwide portfolio of over 665 registered trademarks, including over 450 foreign registrations related to the DIRECTV name and the Cyclone Design. In addition, DIRECTV U.S. holds over 95 U.S. trademark registrations relating to its business, including registrations of the primary "DIRECTV" and Cyclone Design trademarks. These trademarks are licensed royalty-free to third parties for use in support of DIRECTV U.S.' business. We actively protect our important patents and trademarks against unauthorized or improper use by third parties.

This excerpt taken from the DTV 10-K filed Mar 10, 2006.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

        All DIRECTV Group companies maintain active programs for identifying and protecting our important intellectual property. With the exception of certain U.S. trademark registrations held by DIRECTV U.S., we own all of our intellectual property for the benefit of our company and our subsidiaries.

        We believe that our growing portfolio of pending and issued patents are important assets. We presently hold over 1,500 issued patents worldwide relating to our past and present businesses, including over 100 patents developed by, or otherwise relating to, the businesses of DIRECTV U.S. We hold a worldwide portfolio of over 720 registered trademarks, including over 450 foreign registrations related to the DIRECTV name and the Cyclone Design. In addition, DIRECTV U.S. holds over 73 U.S. and Canadian trademark registrations relating to its business, including registrations of the primary "DIRECTV" and Cyclone Design trademarks. These trademarks are licensed royalty-free to third parties for use in support of DIRECTV U.S.' business. We actively protect our important patents and trademarks against unauthorized or improper use by third parties.

This excerpt taken from the DTV 10-K filed Mar 1, 2005.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

 

All DIRECTV Group companies maintain active programs for identifying and protecting the important intellectual property of the company. With the exception of certain U.S. trademark registrations held by DIRECTV U.S., we own all of our intellectual property for the benefit of our company and our subsidiaries.

 

We believe that our growing portfolio of pending and issued patents are important assets. We presently hold over 1,500 issued patents worldwide relating to our past and present businesses, including over 100 patents developed by, or otherwise relating to the businesses of, DIRECTV U.S. We hold a worldwide portfolio of over 720 registered trademarks, including over 450 foreign registrations related to the DIRECTV name and the Cyclone Design. In addition, DIRECTV U.S. holds over 73 U.S. and Canadian trademark registrations relating to its business, including registrations of the primary “DIRECTV” and Cyclone Design trademarks. These trademarks are licensed royalty-free to third parties for use in support of DIRECTV U.S.’ business. Both the company and DIRECTV U.S. actively protect the important patents and trademarks of the companies against unauthorized or improper use by third parties.

 

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