EXHIBIT 23.1


            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We have issued our report dated January 4, 2005,  except for Note 10 as to which
the date is January 12, 2005, accompanying the financial statements and schedule
included  in the Annual  Report of  CopyTele,  Inc.  on Form 10-K/A for the year
ended October 31, 2004.  Our report,  which  expresses an  unqualified  opinion,
contains an explanatory paragraph that states CopyTele, Inc. incurred a net loss
during the year ended October 31, 2004, and, as of that date, has an accumulated
deficit,  and among other factors raise  substantial  doubt about its ability to
continue  as a going  concern.  The  financial  statements  do not  include  any
adjustments  that might result from the outcome of this  uncertainty.  We hereby
consent to the  incorporation  by reference  of said report in the  Registration
Statements of CopyTele, Inc. on Forms S-8 (Registration Nos. 33-72716, 33-62381,
333-16933, 333-53416, 333-69650, 333-99717, 333-105012 and 333-120333).


/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
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Melville, New York
January 4, 2005, except for Note 10 as to
   which the date is January 12, 2005