Lenovo claims that ``ASUS notebook PC infringes patents'' and requests ASUS to pay damages and stop sales
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Lenovo , a major PC manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, claiming that the notebook PC of Taiwanese PC manufacturer ASUS infringes the patent, seeking suspension of sales and compensation for damages.
Lenovo Asserts Patent Portfolio: Files patent infringement action against ASUS with United States International Trade Commission - Lenovo StoryHub
https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-asserts-patent-portfolio/
Lenovo takes rival Asus to court for patent infringement • The Register
Lenovo seeks halt of Asus laptop sales over alleged patent infringement | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/11/lenovo-seeks-halt-of-asus-laptop-sales-over-alleged-patent-infringement/
In a complaint filed in court on November 15, 2023 (PDF file) , Lebovo claims that some products sold by ASUS, such as the notebook PCs ' Zenbook Pro 14 OLED ' and ' Vivobook Flip 14 TM420 ,' It alleges that it infringes a patent issued to Lenovo in 2013.
Lenovo alleges patent infringement by ASUS (PDF file) : ``(PDF file)Technology to speed up the use and allocation of resource blocks ' ' ``(PDF file) Technology related to wireless LAN Wake-on-LAN'' ”, “ (PDF file) Techniques for diagonal scrolling on a touchpad ” and “ (PDF file) Hinge technology for converting a notebook PC into a tablet ”.
Lenovo is asking ASUS to pay compensation, including lost profits and patent royalties, and to cease marketing, advertising, distribution, and sales. Lenovo says, ``As a result of past and continuing patent infringement by ASUS, Lenovo has suffered irreparable harm and will continue to suffer harm in the future if ASUS continues to sell.''
In addition, Lenovo said, ``ASUS' share of the PC market in the third quarter of 2023 is approximately 7.1%, which is lower than Lenovo's share of approximately 23.5%, so even if some measures are taken against ASUS, There will be no negative impact on consumers or market competition.'
Lenovo says about this lawsuit, ``ASUS filed a lawsuit against Lenovo in August 2023 related to mobile phone technology.For Lenovo, the lawsuit was a last resort.'' .
Lenovo has not commented on this lawsuit. ASUS also declined to comment due to the pending litigation.
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