Probing licensing strategies for next-generation HD DVD, Blu-ray discs.
European Commission antitrust officials are probing the licensing strategies of two rival new generation DVD developers, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, the EU executive said on Thursday.
HD DVD was created by Toshiba Corp, while Blu-ray Disc was developed by a Sony-led consortium which includes Apple, Philips , Samsung and Panasonic.
“We have sent a letter earlier this month to the makers of HD DVD and Blu-ray to request information about licensing,” a Commission spokesman said, declining to give any further information.
