Andre Yoskowitz
10 Jul 2009 16:14
US Customs officials have today cleared TV maker Vizio of any patent infringements it has been accused of and allowed continued sale of the HDTVs in the United States.
Funai had been seeking an injunction on the panels and is expected to appeal the decision. Vizio expects to win again.
Vizio, based in North America, has accused Funai of simply trying to block competition in the crowded LCD HDTV market, and sued its long time rival for "allegedly violating antitrust law as well as patent infringement of its own," says Electronista.
Funai makes TVs under the brand Sylvania.