Nikon vs Sigma
25 05 2011Today Nikon has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Sigma over the vibration reduction technology found in Sigma’s lenses. Nikon has also demanded that Sigma cease production of their lenses that infringes upon the vibration reduction patents. Possibly affecting a large amount of Sigma OS, optical stabilization lenses according to a press release.
Nikon is suing for 12.6 billion yen, equal to $154 million according to Reuters.