Zeiss Wins Lawsuit against Signet

"In a battle that spanned five years and resulted in three separate jury verdicts, Carl Zeiss Vision International has finally received a verdict which included triple damages against its rival Signet Armorlite," reports Intellectual Property News. "The lawsuit was initiated in 2007 when Zeiss discovered that Signet was copying the technology covered by its patent for 'spectacle lens with spherical front side and multifocal back side and process for production.'  The Judge recently determined that Signet was guilty of infringing on Zeiss’ patent and handed down an award of $2.05 million in damages, plus an injunction and attorneys fees.  To continue reading, click: Carl Zeiss Vision International wins triple damages against Signet Armorlite." Read more.

Zeiss Offers Online Vision Screening Checks

"To correspond with Healthy Vision Month and the 100th Anniversary of Zeiss Precision Lenses, Carl Zeiss Vision decided to launch the Zeiss Online Vision Screening Check along with a set of online educational tools," according to Red Orbit. ""Online Vision Screening Check begins with a set of instructions to allow people to adjust their monitor settings to make sure the test is performed in the correct format for the user. It lists steps in adjusting screen calibration, screen brightness, and the user’s distance from the monitor. After the test has been formatted correctly, the screen takes you to the three different exams." Read more.

Two New Offerings from Vera Bradley

"Vera Bradley Kaya in Floral Nightingale Kaya is a full rim double laminate acetate frame with a modified rectangular eyeshape and laminate endpiece to highlight the contrasting crystal coloring," notes Midwest Lens. "Vera Bradley colors are prominently displayed on the interior temples, and these beloved colors inspired the enamel filled flowers on the exterior temples. Available in two eyesizes, Kaya provides a pop of color to any teen’s wardrobe." Read more.

The “Let’s Get Away” collection of Vera Bradley sunglasses offers metal casting and "embellishments inspired by Vera Bradley colors," according to Midwest Lens. "These sunglasses will bring a fashionable look to any woman’s wardrobe. The McGee Group has also partnered with Carl Zeiss, Inc. to offer a wide range of lenses, from solid to fashion gradient colors." Read more.

Morel and Zeiss Team Up for a New Line of Sunglasses

"For the first time from Marius Morel 1880, comes an exquisite sun collection; a collaboration of Morel frame manufacturing expertise and the precision of Zeiss optics lens technology," goes the post on Midwest Lens. "In 1846, Carl Zeiss created his precision optics workshop at Jena in Germany. A few years later, in 1880, Marius Morel created his very first collection of spectacles in the heart of the Jura, the birthplace of French eyewear. These pioneers never imagined that their know-how and spirit of innovation would live on through the centuries and make each of their names a benchmark in the history of optics." Read more.