THX on Firday filed a lawsuit against Apple that claims the iPhone maker is violating its intellectual property. According to the complaint, THX holds a patent granted in 2008 for “narrow profile speaker configuration and systems” that pertains to boosting audio output in small speaker designs.
THX says the iPhone 4, 4S, and 5, as well as all iPads and newer iMacs violate this patent. THX is seeking damages for lost royalties/sales and a fair licensing agreement for its technology moving forward.
THX Ltd. was formerly part of Lucasfilm, founded by George Lucas of Star Wars fame.The company was spun off as an independent entity in 2002.
