Lenovo Is Dropping Patent Lawsuit Against Asus In The US
Lenovo recently requested that a US California court dismiss its lawsuit against PC brand and rival Asus. The company also reportedly went as far as to request that it dismiss it with prejudice. Quick English lesson: to dismiss something with prejudice in a court of law means that the lawsuit cannot be refiled. Interestingly, Lenovo […] The post Lenovo Is Dropping Patent Lawsuit Against Asus In…
Lenovo has dropped its patent lawsuit against Asus in the US, requesting that the case be dismissed with prejudice. The lawsuit, which began in 2023, alleged that Asus had infringed on four of Lenovo's patents, including those related to wireless communications, diagonal touchpad scrolling, and a hinge design that converts a laptop into a tablet.
The company was seeking damages, including lost profits, caused by the alleged infringement. The lawsuit specifically targeted the ZenBook Pro 14 OLED, alleging that its wireless wake-on-LAN feature infringed on Lenovo's patents. One of the most significant aspects of the lawsuit was Lenovo's accusation that Asus had used a "Dual Shaft hinge with angle timing shaft mechanism" patent, forcing Asus to abandon its "Ergolift" hinge design.
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