![]() ThinkNavi were under the impression that they had a valid licensing agreement in place but that didn't stop the stand being raided and their products being impounded. Interestingly the companies that are being targeted are not just the far eastern "copy-cat" manufacturers but include many household names as well.Īt CeBIT in Hannover ThinkNavi were subject to Patent Infringement action. Sisvel is a Patent Management company that handles multiple patent licensing and in particular Philips DVD MPEG patents. We saw the Zoll (German customs) shut down many exhibitors following complaints by Italian based company Sisvel. Yet another sad turn of events at IFA was the "heavy handed" approach to the policing of alleged Patent Infringements. Is it time to look to another country to host international trade fairs? If you have any questions that you would like us to put to the manufacturers please add it to the comments.Ĭreated by Mike Barrett on Tuesday, August 26 11:30:24 UTC Darren and I will be reporting from Berlin later this week. There are over 30 GPS companies exhibiting at the show including some of the main SatNav companies like Garmin, Mio, Navigon and TomTom along with some of our friends from Taiwan such as Holux and GlobalTop.Īll in All it looks like being a great show. Sandwiched somewhere in that range is the SatNav, GPS and Mobile products. The IFA show is an all encompassing event covering all aspects of Consumer Electronics from the latest super sized LCD TVs to washing machines. ![]() IFA is also a Trade Fair for businesses to visit and discover the latest in technical goodies that they will be selling in their shops. In contrast IFA is more of a consumer exhibition with companies demonstrating actual products that are either in the stores or will be in time for the Christmas rush. In March we have the CeBIT Trade Fair in Hannover specifically targeted towards the business community showcasing the latest developments in the company's product lines. IFA 2008 is billed as the "world’s leading trade show for the general public". IFA 2008 : Consumer Electronics Unlimited ![]()
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