Dolby Sues Research In Motion Over Audio-Quality Patents
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Dolby Laboratories Inc. said it filed infringement lawsuits in the U.S. and Germany against Research In Motion Ltd., claiming the BlackBerry maker refused to pay royalties on patents related to audio quality.
Dolby is seeking an order that would halt sales of RIM’s BlackBerry smartphones and PlayBook tablet computer, as well as cash compensation, according to a statement today from the company. Complaints were filed in district court in San Francisco and in Mannheim, Germany, Dolby said.