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Toshiba Files Against DVD Companies

Toshiba says that it has taken legal action against 17 vendors and importers of DVDs. Toshiba also has complained to the US International Trade Commission in the hopes that the group will stop companies from importing DVD technology into the United States.

Toshiba Sues Swarm of DVD Firms

Daewoo Electronics, Dongguan GVG Digital Technology, Dongguan Tonic Electronics, Dongguan Xin Lian Digital Technology, GVG Digital Technology Holdings, Star Light Electronics, jWin Electronics, Starlight International Holdings, Starlight Marketing, Tonic Digital Products Limited, Tonic DVB Marketing, Tonic Electronics Limited, Tonic Trading, and Tonic Technology all are named in the suit. All of these companies make or import DVD payers, recorders, or related products to the United States. Toshiba wants damages and a halt to imports.

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