Google lost the right to sell its Pixel 7 smartphones in Japan due to a patent infringement ruling. The court found Google guilty of using Pantech's technology for LTE connectivity without proper licensing. Pantech's lawsuit highlighted Google's unwillingness to negotiate reasonable royalty fees or disclose Pixel 7 sales data in Japan. With the Japanese market being vital for Google's position as a smartphone vendor, the ruling could have significant consequences. Pantech is now pursuing legal action against the newer Pixel 8 and 9 series, indicating ongoing challenges for Google unless a resolution is reached.
Google's refusal to cooperate with Pantech on royalty fees led to the ruling that its Pixel 7 series must be removed from the market in Japan.
This case emphasizes the legal challenges that tech giants like Google face when it comes to patent infringement and licensing agreements.
The Japanese market, as the second-largest for smartphones, is critical for Google, increasing the stakes in its ongoing legal battles.
With Pantech now targeting the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series, Google may face further restrictions if agreements aren't made.
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