Will work together
Asustek and IBM have announced they have agreed on mutual
licensing of their patents to enhance cooperation.
The pair have been arguing over patents for a while now
and Big Blue filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission
saying certain Asustek computer products and components of infringed three IBM
patents.
Asustek responded in April 2008 claiming that Big Blue
infringed its patents. It looks like the cross licensing agreement will end the
disputes, at least with IBM. Asustek currently still has several ongoing patent
infringement cases, including concerning technologies featured in DVD drives,
notebooks, handsets, wireless modules and DVD burning software.