November 23, 2011 - Taiwan-based DRAM-maker Nanya Technology Corp. filed a patent infringement complaint with the International Trade Commission against Elpida Memory Inc., Elpida Memory (USA) Inc., and Kingston Technology Co. Inc.
Nanya claims that Elpida DRAM infringes four of Nanya's U.S. patents, and has asked the ITC to block Elpida from importing or selling its DRAMs in the U.S.
Nanya is also considering filing a patent infringement lawsuit in a U.S. district court, according to a stateement the company issued.