Takara faces patent suit over hit home karaoke system

Takara faces patent suit over hit home karaoke system

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows the e.kara portable home karaoke system marketed by Takara Co. Patent control company Ricos Co. said July 11 it filed a 900 million yen damages suit against Takara, claiming the toy maker violates one of its patents.

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