Japan Says No To Samsung’s Plasma TVs

Fujitsu has convinced the Japanese government to ban Samsungs plasma's claiming Samsung is infringing on Fujitsu's patents.

Japanese customs authorities on Wednesday granted a request by Fujitsu Ltd to halt the import of Samsung Electronics Co’s plasma display panels (PDPs) in connection with Fujitsu’s claims that theSouth Korean firm has infringed on its patents, customs officials said.

The ban, which took effect Wednesday and is good for two years, is designed to protect Fujitsu from additional damage from the alleged patent infringements until a Japanese court rules on a patent suit that was filed by Fujitsu on April 6.

Sources: Engadget, Japan Today, Kyodu News