Ericsson wins patent victory against Lenovo in US
A new ruling from a US trade tribunal has found Lenovo smartphones infringe Ericsson’s patents, potentially leading to an import ban.
A preliminary ruling by the US International Trade Commission (ITC) has found Lenovo smartphones, including models from its Motorola Mobility division, infringe patents held by Ericsson. The decision, announced on Tuesday, centres on technology related to 5G wireless communications. If upheld, the ruling could lead to a ban on the import of affected Lenovo smartphones into the United States.
The dispute began last year when Ericsson filed a complaint accusing Motorola’s Moto G, Edge, and Razr phones of patent violations. Lenovo has denied these allegations. The ITC is expected to deliver its final verdict in April, leaving the potential ban looming over Lenovo’s operations in a major market.
This is not the only legal battle between the two tech giants. They are currently engaged in related lawsuits across South America, the United Kingdom, and North Carolina. Courts in Brazil and Colombia have already granted preliminary bans on Lenovo smartphone sales, though Lenovo has been pushing back, including a successful appeal in the US to revisit these enforcement measures.
With 5G technology at the heart of the dispute, the case underscores the high stakes involved in global telecommunications innovation and intellectual property rights. Both companies have so far declined to comment on the latest ruling.
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