LAKE WORTH, Florida, December 17 /PRNewswire/ --

Graphic Security Systems Corporation (GSSC) in the USA has filed suit against Nautilus Security of the UK over security technology sold in the Brand Protection and Document Security market. GSSC alleges that Nautilus is marketing products that infringe GSSC's intellectual property.

The suit was filed late Tuesday, December 16th in Greenville, South Carolina federal court.

GSSC has provided its patented security technology to government-authorized security printing firms and major corporations for more than twenty-five years.

In 1997, GSSC first introduced one of its digital encoding technologies on US postage stamps with its licensee, the United States Postal Service.

It is very disturbing to find out that companies who are in the business to protect against counterfeiting are themselves misusing others' intellectual property, said Thomas Alasia, President of GSSC.

In its case against Nautilus Security, GSSC seeks injunctive relief to prevent Nautilus from using GSSC's patented technology. GSSC may also seek damages from Nautilus.

On several occasions, GSSC contacted Nautilus to discuss this matter, but they refused, potentially putting itself and its clients at risk, Mr. Alasia said.

Currently, Graphic Security Systems Corporation holds more than 40 patents on security technology for Brand Protection and Document Security in the US and worldwide.

GSSC offers a wide range of security products and only sells official licensed products, Mr. Alasia notes. Our customers can trust the integrity of our products.

To obtain licensing or patent information or a list of authorized suppliers, please contact GSSC. All information will be kept confidential.

Contact: Dawn Sgarlata dsgarlata@graphicsecurity.com +1-561-966-0501

Dawn Sgarlata of Graphic Security Systems Corporation, +1-561-966-0501, dsgarlata@graphicsecurity.com