Optodisc Technology denies rumour of using Maxell DVD-R code

September 30, 2004

Optodisc Technology, a
Taiwanese producer of optical media, has
denied a rumour floating around in which the company is accused of
extended use of the Maxell DVD-R code. According to the rumours, Optodisc is an
OEM manufacturer for Maxell's DVD-R media but the company is also using the
Maxell DVD-R code for other purposes. Optodisc has also denied that Maxell is
planning to sue the company for patent infringement:

Optodisc asserted that it never received such information from
Maxell, nor does it conduct OEM production of DVD-R discs for Maxell.

The company does, however, OEM produce DVD-RAM discs for
Maxell. Optodisc pointed out that its current shipments to Maxell are
proceeding normally.