Apple and Asus are the latest computer companies to become embroiled in patent rows. Apple is being sued for $360 million (£180 million) by Klausner Technologies, which alleges that the iPhone's Visual Voicemail system infringes two of the company's patents filed in the early 1990s. The patents cover a "Telephone Answering Device" which can be used to organise voicemails. Klausner also has its sights on AT&T and Skype, and has successfully defended its patents against AOL and Vontage, which both license the technology.
Meanwhile, IBM has asked the US government to block imports of some Asus's products, alleging that the Taiwanese company has infringed three of its patents concerning PC components including, power supply units and cooling systems. Asus, which works closely with companies such as Apple and Dell, has begun marketing its own brand of PCs, including the well-received Eee PC. Asus denies the allegations.
Meanwhile, IBM has asked the US government to block imports of some Asus's products, alleging that the Taiwanese company has infringed three of its patents concerning PC components including, power supply units and cooling systems. Asus, which works closely with companies such as Apple and Dell, has begun marketing its own brand of PCs, including the well-received Eee PC. Asus denies the allegations.
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