wraggster
February 28th, 2011, 21:29
News via http://ps3.gx-mod.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=2641
In early February, we informed you of a case between the manufacturers LG and Sony, the first striker for the second patent infringement on the Blu Ray and PS3 consoles calling for the withdrawal on American soil. What we did not know is that the legal fight is also about Europe and that first decision in favor of LG was taken to the Court of Justice in The Hague. For at least 10 days, shipments of Playstation 3 in the direction of Europe and the United Kingdom will therefore be systematically confiscated at the border by customs and stored until a final decision by the court.
While LG is pushing for the outright destruction of consoles, Sony is doing its best to lift the ban. Subsequent events will also determine if Sony compensation to LG for each PlayStation 3 sold to date. Finally point out that the player side, the shortage of PlayStation 3 should not be felt in so far as the signs (at least the larger) generally have enough inventory to cover 2 to 3 weeks in advance. Stay tuned ...
Source: Jeuxvideo.com (http://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/2011/00049127-aucune-ps3-en-europe-pendant-10-jours.htm)
In early February, we informed you of a case between the manufacturers LG and Sony, the first striker for the second patent infringement on the Blu Ray and PS3 consoles calling for the withdrawal on American soil. What we did not know is that the legal fight is also about Europe and that first decision in favor of LG was taken to the Court of Justice in The Hague. For at least 10 days, shipments of Playstation 3 in the direction of Europe and the United Kingdom will therefore be systematically confiscated at the border by customs and stored until a final decision by the court.
While LG is pushing for the outright destruction of consoles, Sony is doing its best to lift the ban. Subsequent events will also determine if Sony compensation to LG for each PlayStation 3 sold to date. Finally point out that the player side, the shortage of PlayStation 3 should not be felt in so far as the signs (at least the larger) generally have enough inventory to cover 2 to 3 weeks in advance. Stay tuned ...
Source: Jeuxvideo.com (http://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/2011/00049127-aucune-ps3-en-europe-pendant-10-jours.htm)