LG Electronics Settles Patent Lawsuits against Compal Electronics and First International Computer
PCI is an industry-standard technology required for effective data transfer between computer motherboards and peripheral devices, which is fundamental to the operation of computers. The two Taiwanese companies have been providing OEM PCs equipped with LG’s proprietary technology to major U.S. computer manufacturers.
LG first presented its cases to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, requesting enjoining from patent infringement and awarding damages to LG. The case against FIC was filed in May 2000 and Compal in April 2001. In July 2006, the U.S. Court of Appeals reversed and returned the decision of the trial court, which had originally decided that the two Taiwanese companies did not violate LG’s patents. As appellate decisions regarding patent cases are conventionally regarded as final decisions, the case was decided in favor to LG Electronics. This patent case was set for trial at U.S. District Court, Northern District of California in January 2008.
“Intellectual property is one of LG’s essential assets, which we will always uncompromisingly protect,” said Jeong Hwan Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of LG Electronics Intellectual Property Center. “The U.S. Court of Appeals decision reaffirms some of our key computer technology patents. This settlement will positively impact our negotiations with other PC makers.”
LG’s PCI patent applies to all computers manufactured worldwide, including laptops and desktops. LG already has PCI-based royalty contracts with ten PC makers, and is pursuing contracts with thirty other computer manufacturers.
LG holds 2,000 technology patents for PCs. In 2000, Intel and LG made a licensing contract allowing Intel to use all of LG’s patented technologies.
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LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, employing more than 82,000 people working in over 110 operations including 81 subsidiaries around the world. Comprising four business units -- Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media with 2006 global sales of US $38.5 billion -- LG Electronics is the world’s largest producer of CDMA handsets, air conditioners, optical storage products, DVD players and home theater systems.
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LG Electronics Inc., (KSE: 06657.KS) is the leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications. The company has more than 72,000 employees working in 77 subsidiaries and marketing units around the world. LG Electronics is the world’s largest producer of CDMA handsets, residential air conditioners, optical storage devices and home theatre systems. With total revenue of more than USD 35 billion (consolidated USD 45 billion), LG Electronics is comprised of four business units: Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media. For more information, please visit www.lge.com.
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