Korean research institute sues 22 phone makers

South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has sued 22 mobile phone makers over patent violations, including the world's largest mobile company, Nokia.

ETRI is accusing the manufacturers of violating up to seven patents in reference to 3G mobile telecommunications standards, including wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA).

Officials say they hope to make back $268 million USD in royalties, and have already settled some for about $16 million.

The ETRI has about 170 patents for international mobile standards and commercialized CDMA in 1996.

Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 13 Jan 2010 21:47

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5 comments

Hopium

imagine a world where everything was open standards and we develop technology for each other and not profit

14.1.2010 01:10 #1

joepet200

Originally posted by Hopium: imagine a world where everything was open standards and we develop technology for each other and not profitDon't bogart that joint, my friend,
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14.1.2010 08:59 #2

1945mitch

Ditto!

14.1.2010 12:55 #3

Bani666

Originally posted by Hopium: imagine a world where everything was open standards and we develop technology for each other and not profit
Imagine a world where you can't get profit of your work, and stop smoking pot, dude.

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15.1.2010 09:42 #4

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