Hasbro Inc v. Asus Computer International Inc et al

  1. March 26, 2012

    Hasbro Can't Kill Sales Of Asus 'Transformer' Laptops

    Hasbro Inc. can't bar Asus Computer International Inc. from selling a line of tablet-to-laptop transforming computers using the name "Transformer," a California federal judge said Friday, ruling the laptops catered to a different class of purchasers than Hasbro's toy products.

  2. March 19, 2012

    Hasbro Targets Asus In 'Transformers' Laptop Ban

    Hasbro Inc. asked a California federal judge Monday to bar Asus Computer International Inc. from using the name 'Transformer' on a line of tablet-to-laptop transforming computers, saying the name infringes trademarks for the toymaker's popular shape-shifting robot franchise.