Sony Demands Patent Fees from Chinese Color TV Makers
July 29, 2005
Following the suit of Tri-Vision and Thomson, Sony is demanding that Chinese color TV makers pay for using its 22 patents. Of the 22 patents listed, 18 are CRT TV related, while four have to do with digital TVs. Six Chinese makers have been named by Sony, including Xoceco, Konka, Changhong, Hisense, TCL, and Haier.