US EditionAcer and Asus Halt PC and Laptop Sales in Germany Amid H.264 Codec Patent Dispute — Nokia Wins Patent Ruling, Forcing Tech Giants to License HEVC Codec
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Tom's HardwareAcer and Asus halt PC and laptop sales in Germany amid H.264 codec patent dispute — Nokia wins patent ruling, forcing tech giants to license HEVC codec
Acer's and Asus's use of HEVC on their laptops and desktop PCs is allegedly infringing on Nokia's patent. Because of this, a German court ruled that they cannot sell their products in Germany until the matter is settled.
Due to a patent dispute with Nokia, ASUS and Acer are currently not allowed to sell laptops and PCs in Germany.
A ruling by the Munich Regional Court I has direct consequences for German consumers. Because Acer and probably Asus have stopped selling laptops and PCs via their German shops. Reason is a patent dispute with Nokia about video coding. (Continue reading)
Acer stops selling PCs and laptops in Germany. Background is a ruling of the Munich Regional Court. Asus is probably also affected.
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