The Taiwanese company did not have time Asus introduce your tablet to the market Transformer Prime, как получила судебный иск. Причиной иска стало название планшета, а недовольной стороной — американская компания Hasbro, производитель игрушек и различных игр.
Among many other products Hasbro also produces Transformers, very popular among children, robot toys that a child can transform into different vehicles, there is also an animated series about Transformers, the company owns the rights to use the trademark in games, films, etc.
trademark Transformers company Hasbro владеет с 1984 года и среди персонажей, населяющих мир Трансформеров есть и точно совпадающий по названию с новым планшетом — Optimus Prime. In addition to the prohibition on the use of the name, Hasbro also intends to seek monetary compensation.
The tablet Transformer Prime so named because of its ability to transform into a kind of laptop by attaching to the keyboard. Asus intends to continue the proceedings without expressing concern about the allegations. The company's own investigation is said to have found no evidence of patent infringement.