In response to Widevine Technologies Inc.’s allegation that Verimatrix’s content security solutions, including VCAS, infringe on Widevine’s 7,165,175 selective encryption patent, Verimatrix said it will respond aggressively to the accusation, both publicly and through the legal process.

“Verimatrix is confident that its products and technologies do not infringe on Widevine’s patents and will vigorously defend itself against Widevine’s unsupported claims,” a company press release stated.

Widevine claimed that Verimatrix has “willfully infringed and continues to willfully infringe Widevine’s patent rights.” Verimatrix has not responded to Widevine’s offer to openly license the patent, Widevine said.

“We’re outperforming Widevine both technically and in the marketplace,” said Tom Munro, Verimatrix’s CEO.

“Our products are used by more operators and more subscribers around the world. Our products have been developed using our own intellectual property portfolio and with key patent rights that we have licensed from several other industry leaders.”

Verimatrix has yet to be formally served with Widevine’s lawsuit. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.