NIDA & MALONEY
A L I M I T E D L I A B I L I T Y P A RT N E R S H I P
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January 12, 2000
Via Edgar
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Judiciary Plaza
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attn: David J. Lavan
Re: Superconductor Technologies Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-3
File No. 333-65035
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We refer to the above referenced registration statement, which was
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Superconductor Technologies
Inc. on September 30, 1998 and amended as of November 18, 1998.
On behalf of Superconductor and pursuant to Rule 477 under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, we hereby request the withdrawal of the
registration statement. Superconductor has determined that it will not proceed
with the registration and sale of its common stock as contemplated in that
registration statement. In addition, no shares of common stock have been offered
or sold pursuant to the registration statement.
Superconductor requests that the Commission consent to this application
on the grounds that withdrawal of the registration statement is consistent with
the public interest and the protection of investors, as contemplated by
paragraph (a) of Rule 477.
Please provide M. Peter Thomas, the Chief Executive Officer of
Superconductor with a copy of the order granting withdrawal of registration
statement as soon as it is available. The address for Mr. Thomas is 460 Ward
Drive, Santa Barbara, California 93111.
Should you need any additional information or have any questions
regarding the above, please contact me at (805) 884-8127.
Very truly yours,
Nida & Maloney, LLP
By: /s/ Theodore R. Maloney
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Theodore R. Maloney
