TIR Systems believes in the value of creating and protecting its Intellectual Property (IP). With a rapidly growing patent portfolio of Solid State Lighting (SSL) technology, the company now holds 7 patents and has another 138 patent filings worldwide, an increase of over 100% in 2006 relative to 2005.

The IP portfolio supports more than 60 separate inventions covering a range of technologies required to successfully commercialize SSL systems for lighting and other potential markets. With one of the fastest growing and highest quality SSL IP portfolios in the lighting industry, TIR is ideally positioned to capitalize on the rapid adoption of SSL for white light that is predicted to take place starting in 2007. This adoption will be driven by TIR’s OEM partners as they work to establish a new standard of lighting for the 21st century. A critical component of their success is TIR’s IP.

TIR’s intellectual property directly supports the company’s OEM partners as they work together to establish a new standard in lighting for the 21st century. By protecting its IP through patents, trade-marks, copyrights and designs, TIR and its OEM partners fully realize the value of its intellectual property. Its strong portfolio confirms the company’s leadership position in the SSL field and its continuous dedication to protecting its IP in SSL.

Please see below for a selection of TIR’s technology highlights: