Acer and Asus halt sales in Germany following patent dispute with Nokia
Taiwanese companies Acer and Asus lost a patent dispute with Nokia and, since February, have stopped selling and supporting their PCs and laptops in Germany. Specifically, their driver download sites have been shut down, making it impossible to download necessary drivers.
This move is a direct consequence of the patent ruling, which restricts user access to technical support and updates for these devices in Germany. The situation could significantly affect customers in the region and the companies’ market positions.
Going forward, Acer and Asus will likely seek ways to resolve the conflict and restore sales, but the current outlook remains uncertain.
