UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2010
VIRNETX HOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-33852 | | 77-0390628 |
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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5615 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite 110 Scotts Valley, CA
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(831) 438-8200
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| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On August 12, 2010, VirnetX Holding Corporation (NYSE Amex: VHC), an Internet security software and technology company, announced that on August 11, 2010, it filed a complaint against Aastra USA, Inc., Aastra Technologies Ltd., Apple Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., NEC Corporation, and NEC Corporation of America in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division. The complaint includes allegations of patent infringement regarding five patents owned by VirnetX. In its complaint, VirnetX seeks both damages and injunctive relief.
On August 12, 2010, the Company issued a press release announcing the complaint. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press Release of VirnetX Holding Corporation dated August 12, 2010. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: August 12, 2010 | VIRNETX HOLDING CORPORATION
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| | By: | /s/ Kendall Larsen | |
| | | Name: | Kendall Larsen | |
| | | Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated August 12, 2010. |
