Boxlight Acquires Screen Sharing Intellectual Property Portfolio

Addition of three patents and one pending patent application provides industry advantage for key software solutions

Lawrenceville, GA, September 24, 2020 – Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive technology solutions for the global education market, today announced the acquisition of three LAN based screen sharing patents and one pending patent application from Circle Technology, Inc. The acquired intellectual property portfolio will increase Boxlight’s protections around its education software solutions in a time when the adoption of one-to-one student devices is an industry standard.

The additional intellectual property allows Boxlight to expand its software strategy knowing its efforts in wireless screen sharing will be protected. “Collaboration between teachers and students on front-of-classroom visual devices, and collaboration between students on their one-to-one devices, is an increasingly important part of the classroom,” said Hank Nance, COO at Boxlight. “Our recent efforts on software development have an emphasis in this area, and I am pleased to know we can go forward as an industry leader with strong IP protections in place.”

Circle Technology’s, President, Steve Hix, a pioneer in the audio visual industry, commented, “I am very pleased to transfer these patents to Boxlight. I have worked with Boxlight for several years and believe they are best suited to benefit from the intellectual property. I was courted by several companies over the last several years to sell the patents with the increase in screen sharing over networks. However, I elected to entrust these patents to Boxlight due to Boxlight’s leadership’s vision for the future, strong company culture, and a commitment to continued innovation.” Mr. Hix was previously the CEO and founder of InFocus, which he listed on the NYSE and grew to more than $1 billion in sales. He was also a co-founder of Planar Systems.

With many front-of-classrooms displays in the market now, including an on-board operating system in Boxlight’s patent portfolio and, with ownership of the patents, the ability for the company to protect its products, the Company expects future licensing opportunities will contribute to revenue growth.

About Boxlight Corporation

Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL) is a leading provider of interactive technology solutions under its award-winning brands Clevertouch®, FrontRow™ and Mimio®. The Company aims to improve engagement and communication in diverse business and education environments. Boxlight develops, sells and services its integrated solution suite including interactive displays, collaboration software, audio solutions, supporting accessories, and professional services. For more information about Boxlight and the Boxlight story, visit http://www.boxlight.com and http://www.clevertouch.com and https://www.gofrontrow.com.

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