Exhibit 23.1
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            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We have  issued  our  reports  dated  January  14,  2009,  with  respect  to the
consolidated financial statements,  schedule and internal control over financial
reporting  included in the Annual Report of CopyTele,  Inc. and  Subsidiaries on
Form  10-K for the year  ended  October  31,  2008.  We  hereby  consent  to the
incorporation  by reference of said reports in the  Registration  Statements  of
CopyTele,  Inc. on Forms S-8 (Registration No. 33-72716,  effective  December 9,
1993,  Registration No. 33-62381,  effective September 6, 1995, Registration No.
333-16933,  effective November 27, 1996,  Registration No. 333-53416,  effective
January 9, 2001,  Registration  No.  333-69650,  effective  September  19, 2001,
Registration  No.  333-99717,  effective  September 18, 2002,  Registration  No.
333-105012,  effective  May 5,  2003,  Registration  No.  333-120333,  effective
November 9, 2004,  Registration  No.  333-132544,  effective March 17, 2006, and
Registration No. 333-146261, effective September 21, 2007).



GRANT THORNTON LLP

Melville, New York
January 14, 2009