Compaq Computer Corp is getting jealous about its intellectual property and according to the Wall Street Journal is suing Packard Bell Electronics Inc alleging that it has has infringed on three patents in its desktop and notebook computers: the patents relate to power-conservation techniques, graphics systems for monitors and systems to filter commands to the microprocessor; Packard Bell said that it believes Compaq has no grounds; Compaq is said to be holding talks with other competitors, and other suits are possible in the future.
