Sharp wins patent infringement suit against Daimler

TOKYO: Japan's Sharp Corp 6753.T said on Friday it has won a patent infringement lawsuit against Daimler DAIGn.DE in Germany, a ruling that could enforce a sales ban against the German automaker. A district court in Munich ruled that mobile communications technology used in Daimler vehicles violates a patent owned by Sharp, the Japanese electronics company said.

A source familiar with the matter said Sharp can enforce a sales ban against Daimler if it posts 5.5 million euros ($6.5 million) as a guarantee to cover any damages in the event the ban is overturned on appeal.