English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on February 16, 2026, 08:46:08
Title: Asus and Acer hit with laptop and PC sales ban amid Nokia HEVC patent dispute in Germany
Post by: Redaktion on February 16, 2026, 08:46:08
A court ruling in Munich has forced Acer and Asus to suspend direct PC and laptop sales in Germany following a patent dispute with Nokia. It's over the HEVC codec, but retailers can still sell existing inventory as appeals and licensing negotiations move forward.