Sharp Sues Samsung Over LCD Patents

In a legal battle between two of the leading makers of LCD TV technology, Sharp has sued Samsung, alleging that patents for both its LCD modules and the TVs themselves infringe on those held by Sharp.

According to Reuters, the suit was filed in Seoul, South Korea, and concerns patents related to “brightness, response speeds and viewing angles of LCD panels.”

Sharp is seeking to prevent Samsung from manufacturing or selling the relevant products in South Korea; if successful, the suit could have an effect on supply chains reaching North America.