In addition to the chip problem, network technology is also a fragrant feast for major car manufacturers to compete with each other, after all, car factories are car manufacturers, many similar patented technologies need to be purchased, once there is a problem, it will cause disputes. Volkswagen recently suffered a similar lawsuit in the United States.
Acer, a computer manufacturer in Taiwan Province, filed a lawsuit in Virginia, arguing that Volkswagen infringed patents on its related technology. At present, Volkswagen's 2G and 3G mobile technology licenses are basically from Acer, but Acer said that Volkswagen will use 4G chips without their permission in cars, which is also the main focus of the lawsuit.
At present, Volkswagen's all-electric ID.4, golf, Tiguan (overseas) and others are involved in the use of infringing chips, and Volkswagen said that they will further review it. However, Volkswagen claimed that this summer, Volkswagen Group signed a 4G technology licensing agreement with Huawei, which does not involve related infringements.
Acer said that this accusation is aimed at the relevant events two years ago, because from the information they obtained, Volkswagen has begun to lay out 4G in 2019, and the related infringements have begun at that time. If Volkswagen loses the lawsuit this time, it is likely to be volkswagen's biggest loss after the "dieselgate".