French government agency for atomic energy has filed a patent lawsuit over flat-screen displays against Chi Mei Optoelectronics Corp. , Taiwan's second-largest maker of computer display screens, according to court documents made public Tuesday.
The Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique alleges that Chi Mei infringed on two patents for technology involved in the design and manufacture of liquid crystal modules, a type of flat-screen display used in computer monitors and televisions.
In its complaint, filed in federal court in San Jose last week and transferred to San Francisco Tuesday, the agency seeks an order restraining Chi Mei from exporting to the United States LCDs and LCD products that would infringe on its patents.
A representative for Chi Mei could not be immediately reached. A lawyer for the French government agency in San Francisco declined to comment. Chi Mei told investors last month that surging demand for flat-screen televisions should continue to boost its sales next year, and it expected to capture a 20 percent global market share for television panels.
To meet rising demand for LCDs, the company has plans to build three new plants in Taiwan over the next five years. Chi Mei counts No. 1 personal computer maker Dell Inc. and computer and printer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. as clients.
News source: Forbes - French gov't agency sues Chi Mei over LCD patents
The Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique alleges that Chi Mei infringed on two patents for technology involved in the design and manufacture of liquid crystal modules, a type of flat-screen display used in computer monitors and televisions.
In its complaint, filed in federal court in San Jose last week and transferred to San Francisco Tuesday, the agency seeks an order restraining Chi Mei from exporting to the United States LCDs and LCD products that would infringe on its patents.
A representative for Chi Mei could not be immediately reached. A lawyer for the French government agency in San Francisco declined to comment. Chi Mei told investors last month that surging demand for flat-screen televisions should continue to boost its sales next year, and it expected to capture a 20 percent global market share for television panels.
To meet rising demand for LCDs, the company has plans to build three new plants in Taiwan over the next five years. Chi Mei counts No. 1 personal computer maker Dell Inc. and computer and printer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. as clients.
News source: Forbes - French gov't agency sues Chi Mei over LCD patents
When additional changes were passed by Congress last Thanksgiving, only a few scattered outlets - like Wired News and oddly - Adult Video News - paying attention. While the original Patriot act allows the FBI to request data from your ISP with no court order or judicial oversight, these new changes, tucked away in the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, broaden those powers further. The provisions expand the definition of "financial institution" and "financial transaction", allowing the FBI to monitor everything from Pawn Shops to your ISP with more authority.
Opponents claim that the already weakened system of checks and balances is being eroded futher, and the Fourth Amendment (protection against unreasonable searches and seizures) faces a serious threat. Supporters claim the changes are necessary to track the money funding terrorist operations and prevent further attacks. In between these two groups are usually those who don't care either way, since they're "not doing anything wrong".
The debate between these groups was overshadowed (intentionally or otherwise) by three days of Saddam capture video and elaborate (and fully 3D) explorations of the hole Iraq's one-time leader crawled out of. As usual with American media, all other news is often buried during major events - something all politicians have learned to use to their advantage to minimize controversy.
A few weeks later finds the changes being noticed by a few. This San Antonio Current article takes a look at the recent changes, and discussion is ripe over at Dave Farber's Interesting People mailing list (explore the thread index to see multiple and opposing opinions).
lol
Cant we all just get along?
Ok, they let the Germans run all over them in WW1, so they build this stupid wall between their border with Germany. So what do the Germans do in WW2? LOL, they go through Holland and come in from the north. Those socialist in that country once again prove that socialism would work, it just hasn't been tried by the right people yet. Buzzzzzzz.......it can't and never will work. When you stifel freedom, and choice, your country will die! USSR, Cuba, France etc. Just look at those for an example.
I just don't see what WW2 has to do with LCDs, unless of course Nazi Germany invented liquid crystals, amongst other things (missiles?). Being an American doesn't give you the right to insult other countries; after all, America is the only country where democracy conquered freedom.
You sir, are an idiot. First you say we have "no culture", then you proceed to list of what you allege are cultural traits of Americans. Then you proceed to call us "narcissistic, self-absorbed, and conceited", which all mean the exact same thing. I pity those of you who don't love their country above all others.
It's not the greatest thing to purposefully insult another person. Now telling the truth is a different matter, even if it can be taken as an insult. However I don't see any truth here, from naap51stang, puredeath, or SanGreal. In fact I'm thoroughly embarassed by two likely juveniles who happen to be setting a bad example of my fellow americans, and also really disgusted at puredeath for having the stereotypical "bash the United States" attitude.
In truth, I'm as sick of people bringing up world war two as the rest of the world. I'm also sick of people insulting eachother's countries when they could be targeting the real problem which is the governmental figures that make the choices people are dissagreeing with so passionately.
You might be less of an asshole if you learned how to read.
I stated three facts in my post. The first two relating to the definition of four words and the last being my opinion on nationalism which is infact, my opinion on nationalism. That being said, please point to the part that makes me a juvenile liar.
Thanks
P.S WWI was caused by twisted alliances, poor communication and an assassination.
Haha, that's funny.
You know - I am not American myself but - I still can not say that, not even close. American culture is spreading like no other. If you don't beleive me, just check how many Coca-Cola machines you can count anywhere you live, or where the most movies played in the movie theatres are made.
But anyway - I agree - generalization is a bad thing.
try being an american and going to france, arrogance wouldnt even begin to describe the french
Well - good for you, if you felt wellcome everywhere but in US, I guess. I can tell you from personal experience - that varies QUITE a bit based on where you are from.
As a person that came from ex-Yugoslavia, I can tell you that I have felt VERY unwelcome in Germany, Switzerland and some other "west" European countries, and was literally blown away by how nobody cared here in US. I live in US now.
So - I beg to differ with what you said.
The truth is - there is probably plenty of it on both sides, and it just changes depending on the area. But I don't think it was invented in US.
Every country has seperate immigrant communities. Even your beloved France and Germany have Chinatowns. If thats your definition of "no culture", I guess the whole world has no culture
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