Recent events
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2021
Sharp introduces AQUOS zero6 and AQUOS wish in Taiwan
Sharp introduced two 5G phones, AQUOS zero6 and AQUOS wish, and said initial distribution would focus on named Taiwanese telecom and retail channels.
2021
Sharp and OPPO agree to global patent cross-licensing
Sharp and OPPO announced a patent cross-licensing agreement covering global patent licenses needed to implement communications standards in sales of their end products. The companies also agreed to withdraw lawsuits worldwide, ending patent litigation and disputes that had continued since 2020.
2021
Sharp launches 8M-B32C1 professional monitor
Sharp formally launched the 8M-B32C1 professional LCD monitor, a 31.5-inch display with 8K resolution.
2021
Sharp launches new 8K solutions and ecosystem products
Sharp introduced new 8K content capture, recording and distribution solutions and related products at the 2021 World Ultra-High Definition Video Industry Development Conference.
2021
Sharp products win AWE Excellent Product Awards
Sharp's 70-inch R9 8K television and its dynabook Portégé X30W-J computer each won an AWE Excellent Product Award, with the results announced on March 24.
2020
NDS renamed Sharp NEC Display Solutions
After completion of the transaction, NDS changed its name to Sharp NEC Display Solutions Ltd. and began operating as a Sharp subsidiary.
2020
Sharp wins two awards at JD Home Appliances summit
Sharp received the “卓越飞升奖” and “超级巨幕奖” at the “重构电视价值” summit hosted by JD Home Appliances.
2020
Toshiba completes divestiture of its remaining computer-business stake
Toshiba completed the transfer of its remaining stake in its computer business to Sharp; Dynabook became a wholly owned subsidiary of Sharp, and Toshiba exited the laptop-computer business.
2020
Sharp acquires Toshiba’s remaining Dynabook stake
Toshiba sold its remaining 19.9% stake in the laptop business to Sharp, making Dynabook a wholly owned Sharp subsidiary.
2020
Sharp announces planned MIRADA repositioning
Sharp said it would lead MIRADA's brand transformation and upgrade toward a Japanese-style fashion and lifestyle department-store shopping platform. The transformed e-commerce service platform was planned to launch in October.
2020
Toshiba transferred its remaining Dynabook shares to Sharp
Toshiba completed the transfer of its remaining 19.9% of Dynabook’s issued shares to Sharp, making Dynabook a wholly owned subsidiary of Sharp.
2020
Toshiba completes exit from its notebook business
Sharp bought the remaining 19.1% stake in Toshiba's PC business in June, completing Toshiba's exit from the notebook business; Sharp had previously acquired an 80.1% stake.
2020
China Telecom announces trial commercial availability of Tianyi Cloud Gaming TV
China Telecom announced trial commercial availability of Tianyi Cloud Gaming TV and said it would initially offer 4K cloud-gaming service in 15 cities.
2020
Sharp files U.S. patent complaint against CHOT, TPV and VIZIO
Sharp filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging that CHOT, TPV and its subsidiaries, and VIZIO infringed Sharp patents. Sharp requested an investigation and orders restricting the import and sale of the allegedly infringing products.
2020
Sharp Rui Shang television wins AWE2020 award
Sharp's Rui Shang 70D6UA television won the AWE2020 Aipu Lan Excellent Product Award after review by the judging panel.
2020
Samsung shifts its LCD orders to Sharp and Innolux
Samsung decided to place all LCD orders for its own-brand products with Sharp and Innolux, which became suppliers of LCD panels for its branded consumer products.
2020
Sharp files patent lawsuit against OPPO Japan
Sharp filed a patent-infringement damages lawsuit against OPPO Japan in the Tokyo District Court. Sharp alleges that OPPO and OPPO Japan infringed several LTE patents related to communications technology used in smartphones; the supplied article reports no ruling.
2020
Sharp files US patent lawsuit against CHOT, TPV and Vizio
Sharp filed a patent infringement lawsuit in a US federal court against CHOT, TPV Technology and its subsidiaries, and Vizio. Sharp alleged that the defendants infringed 12 patents related to LCD technology and requested an injunction and damages.
2020
Sharp files patent infringement lawsuit against OPPO Japan
Sharp Corporation filed a patent infringement lawsuit and a petition for a provisional injunction against OPPO Japan in the Tokyo District Court. Sharp alleges that OPPO Japan infringes one of its wireless LAN patents related to smartphone communication technologies.
2020
Sharp partners with IIT Delhi on air-purifier business
Sharp Corporation partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, collaborating with researchers on air-pollution testing as it seeks to scale up its air purifier business in India.