Kodak Sues Sony Over Patent Infringement

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Eastman Kodak Co. has filed suit against Sony Corp. alleging that the Japanese electronics maker infringed on its patents on digital camera technologies. The suit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court, claims Sony violated 10 patents issued by Kodak from 1987 to 2003. The patents involved digital and video technologies, including image compression and digital storage. Kodak seeks unspecified damages and an injunction against further infringement. The suit was filed against Tokyo-based Sony, Sony Corp. of America and Sony Electronics Inc.