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CAFC Rules In Favor Of LG Electronics Patent Infringment Suits

The U.S. Appeals Court for the Federal Circuits (CAFC) sided with LG Electronics Inc. in computer patent infringement suits against Taiwanese PC manufacturers.

LG Electronics (LGE) brought patent suits against Taiwan-based PC manufacturers Quanta, Compal, and FIC in the Northern District of California in May 2000.

In several rulings ending in December 2004, the District Court ruled against LGE’s charges of infringement. However, the Appeals Court comprehensively reversed the rulings of the District Court on July 7. Supported by the appellate ruling, LGE now has strong bases to pursue its claims of infringement in the District Court.

“LGE’s patent value was supported by the ruling. So LGE will carry on active royalty negotiation with computer manufacturers,” said Jeong Hwan Lee, a vice president for intellectual property at LGE. He added that, “LGE completed its royalty talks and entered into patent licensing agreement with over 10 PC manufacturers. And LGE plans to resume

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