Asustek and IBM settle patent infringement dispute
Taiwan-based Asustek Computer and IBM have announced they have agreed on mutual licensing of their patents to enhance cooperation. IBM filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission saying certain Asustek computer products and components of infringed three IBM patents. Asustek responded in April 2008 charging IBM with infringing patents of its own. The cross licensing agreement will end the disputes.
In addition to IBM, Asustek currently still has several ongoing patent infringement cases, including concerning technologies featured in DVD drives, notebooks, handsets, wireless modules and DVD burning software. In order to limit the impact from any future lawsuits, Asustek has already started to organize its patents and develop its own technologies.
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