Sunday, December 24, 2006
Nichia sues UK Retailer Argos for Patent Infringement
LED Manufacturer Nichia has sued UK retailer for patent infringement. Apparently the white christmas tree lights infringe the Japanese company's patents.
Whilst it is true that a retailer can be sued for patent infringement, this is not very common. Usually the patent holder prefers to sue the manufacturer. These Christmas tree lights were probably made in China and so Nichia has probably chosen to sue in the British courts rather than trying to locate the infringer in China.
Whilst it is true that a retailer can be sued for patent infringement, this is not very common. Usually the patent holder prefers to sue the manufacturer. These Christmas tree lights were probably made in China and so Nichia has probably chosen to sue in the British courts rather than trying to locate the infringer in China.
# posted by Unknown @ 3:45 AM 
