Acer files patent infringement counterclaim against Hewlett-Packard in U.S.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN (20 July, 2007) -- Acer Inc. has filed a counterclaim on July 19, 2007 with the reason of patent infringement against Hewlett-Packard Development Co. (HP) before the U.S. Eastern District of Texas Court.

This counterclaim is part of Acer's response for the "Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Acer Inc. and Acer America Corp." case (No. 2:07-CV-103), and includes innovations with respect to the antenna and DVD ROM head technologies.

With or without a legal proceeding, Acer persists to take all necessary steps to protect and enforce its patented technologies.

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About Acer
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world's No. 3  vendor for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer's continued growth, while the successful mergers of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company's global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S., and enhancing its strong position in Europe. Acer Inc. employs 5,000 people worldwide. 2007 revenues reached US$14.07 billion.

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Stella T.H. Chou, Henry Wang
PR, Branding Division
8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih,
Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: 886-2-8691-3204/1046
Fax: 886-2-8691-3262
E-mail: Stella_th_chou@acer.com.tw  Henrywang@acer.com.tw

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