EXHIBIT 32.1


                      Statement of Chief Executive Officer
         Pursuant to Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code


Pursuant to Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code, the undersigned,
Denis A.  Krusos,  the  Chairman  of the Board and Chief  Executive  Officer  of
CopyTele, Inc., hereby certifies that:

1.   The  Company's  Form 10-K/A Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October
     31, 2004 (the  "Report")  fully complies with the  requirements  of Section
     13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.   The information  contained in the Report fairly  presents,  in all material
     respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


                                        /s/ Denis A. Krusos
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                                            Denis A. Krusos
                                            Chairman of the Board and
January 18, 2005                            Chief Executive Officer