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U.S. computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) on Wednesday filed a trademark infringement suit against South Korean digital music player maker ReignCom Ltd. for the Korean firm's alleged use of HP's brand name. In the suit, Hewlett-Packard demands ReignCom suspend its production of the "iHP" MP3 players and dispose of products made to date. HP is also seeking W100 million (US$87,000) in damages.
ReignCom's products with the "iHP" name could confuse consumers, because they appropriated HP's internationally renowned trademark of "HP," Hewlett-Packard claimed in its lawsuit. The company added that this not only infringes on a trademark but also constitutes an unfair act of competition encroaching on business profit. Damages in the amount of W100 million could also be raised at a later date, the American computer maker said.
ReignCom is widely known for its best-selling "iRiver" MP3 and CD players.
(Jeon Su-yong, jsy@chosun.com )
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