Nikon Takes on Viltrox

[Richard CR]

In a rather unexpected twist of events that’s causing a buzz in this community, Nikon has filed a suit against Chinese lens manufacturer Viltrox with the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court. The case, numbered (2025) Hu73 Zhi Min Chu No. 182, involves a royalty dispute over a patent in a period of provisional protection, which essentially […]

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[P-visie]

As I posted in another thread, Viltrox have been making Z-mount lenses since 2021 and have 25 Z-mount lenses on their site. I find it hard to believe that Nikon has only just discovered that Viltrox has been making Z-mount lenses without a license agreement.

 

[EOS 4 Life]

As I posted in another thread, Viltrox have been making Z-mount lenses since 2021 and have 25 Z-mount lenses on their site. I find it hard to believe that Nikon has only just discovered that Viltrox has been making Z-mount lenses without a license agreement.

They are asking for royalties going back to the date.
Nikon wants to be awarded money.
They do not want Viltrox to cease and desist.
If they win, they will get royalties going back to any date within the statute of limitations.
I doubt it started out with a lawsuit.
I am willing to be that Nikon notified Viltrox a lot earlier.
The thing that shocks me is that Nikon is suing Viltrox in China.
Although, losing there won't mean they can't sue everywhere else.

 

[Richard CR]

They are asking for royalties going back to the date.
Nikon wants to be awarded money.
They do not want Viltrox to cease and desist.
If they win, they will get royalties going back to any date within the statute of limitations.
I doubt it started out with a lawsuit.
I am willing to be that Nikon notified Viltrox a lot earlier.
The thing that shocks me is that Nikon is suing Viltrox in China.
Although, losing there won't mean they can't sue everywhere else.

I seem to recall reading somewhere that China has strengthened its legal frameworks for patent infringements - after they started to write far more than anyone else

coincidence i'm sure