Sharp Sues HannStar Over LCD Technology

Sharp Corporation filed a lawsuit against Taiwan-based LCD maker HannStar Display Corporation and its affiliates in U.S. District Court today, seeking damages for infringement by HannStar, as well as to prevent HannStar from infringing four of Sharp's patents related to LCD technology.

According to the complain, Sharp alleges HannStar's signed Patent License Agreement with Sharp (dating back to January 2003) covering LCD panels for PCs has expired and the Taiwanese manufacturer has failed to pay fees under the agreement.

A similar suit was filed in Japan back in January of 2006, and a Tokyo District Court judge ruled in favor of Sharp. HannStar is currently appealing the decision to the Intellectual Property High Court in Japan.

As a result, Sharp filed suit against HannStar in the Tokyo District Court in Japan in January 2006. The Tokyo District Court issued a judgment in favor of Sharp in December 2006. HannStar has appealed to the Intellectual Property High Court in Japan and the case is now pending in that Court.

HannStar could not be reached for comment on today's filing. For more information, visit http://sharp-world.com.

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