ASUS Temporarily Suspends Online Operations in Germany Due to Patent Dispute
ASUS has stopped its official website operations together with its online store functions throughout Germany. This decision follows the Munich I Regional Court's ruling which originated from case number 7 O 4102/25. The suspension occurred because Nokia received a temporary injunction that resulted from their ongoing patent dispute.
The legal battle involves patents which protect High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC). The court ordered suspension specifically affects select ASUS PCs and other products that utilize this video compression technology. The current sales ban and online marketplace restrictions in Germany stem from Nokia's accusations of patent infringement.
While the online store and official web pages are suspended, ASUS has clarified the status of its support operations
- After Sales Services All repair and maintenance services in Germany remain fully operational.
- Customer Support Existing owners will continue to receive technical support without interruption.
- Compliance ASUS states that these measures are taken to remain in full compliance with the court order.
ASUS is currently evaluating the ruling and pursuing further legal action. The company seeks a fair resolution to the dispute with Nokia to resume normal business operations as soon as possible. ASUS continues to maintain its legal position while managing the impact on its partners and customers in the region.
