Lexar makes a wide range of memory chips
Lexar Media has escalated a patent spat with electronics firm Toshiba, calling for the US to ban imported memory cards that are made by its Japanese rival.
The row stems from a 2005 court case in which Toshiba was found guilty of stealing Lexar's trade secrets. Toshiba is appealing against the verdict.
Lexar wants to ban imports of Nand chips, which are used in digital music players, cameras and mobile phones.
If the ban were imposed, it could hurt Toshiba's earnings, analysts said.
source/fullstory: news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4902376.stm
Lexar Media has escalated a patent spat with electronics firm Toshiba, calling for the US to ban imported memory cards that are made by its Japanese rival.
The row stems from a 2005 court case in which Toshiba was found guilty of stealing Lexar's trade secrets. Toshiba is appealing against the verdict.
Lexar wants to ban imports of Nand chips, which are used in digital music players, cameras and mobile phones.
If the ban were imposed, it could hurt Toshiba's earnings, analysts said.
source/fullstory: news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4902376.stm