The European customs services were ordered to confiscate all imported PS3 for 10 days in response to legal proceedings brought against Sony by LG. LG says that Sony violates some of its patents Blu-ray and it uses its technology in the drives from the console. European judges have sided with the Korean who had seized the judge.
For now, the decision has so far no impact on sales of console. Stocks can meet about two to three weeks and nobody asked anticipates a surge in sales. Tens of thousands of consoles have been confiscated. The proceedings before the European Patent Office will now determine whether the import ban is maintained consoles or suspended after the initial period.
If judges eventually to agree with LG, Sony could be forced to pay damages on the consoles sold and agree on the price of a license under threat of not being able to supply the European market from console. Historically, LG believes that he is entitled to a share of the pie that represents the PS3, but Sony has always refused to pay a license or share revenues.
The Korean has complained and Sony has returned the favor by bringing an action against its mobile phones. The European decision should push the Japanese to find an amicable agreement with its competitor. 
For now, the decision has so far no impact on sales of console. Stocks can meet about two to three weeks and nobody asked anticipates a surge in sales. Tens of thousands of consoles have been confiscated. The proceedings before the European Patent Office will now determine whether the import ban is maintained consoles or suspended after the initial period.
If judges eventually to agree with LG, Sony could be forced to pay damages on the consoles sold and agree on the price of a license under threat of not being able to supply the European market from console. Historically, LG believes that he is entitled to a share of the pie that represents the PS3, but Sony has always refused to pay a license or share revenues.
The Korean has complained and Sony has returned the favor by bringing an action against its mobile phones. The European decision should push the Japanese to find an amicable agreement with its competitor.
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