U.S. Customs sees it VIZIO's way, TVs to keep flowing in

It looks like at least one round of the battle between Funai and VIZIO is drawing to a close, and it's a big win for VIZIO. U.S. Customs has ruled that all current VIZIO TVs do not infringe on Funai's Patent 6,115,074 -- which was rejected by the Patent Office a few months ago. With the USPTO and US Customs now on the same page, all the bureaucratic checkmarks are in place and VIZIO TVs can freely enter the US on their immigrant-inspired journey to homes all across this fair land. Next up is VIZIO's countersuit against Funai -- with drama like this unfolding between TV manufacturers, who needs an actual TV for entertainment?

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 11th 2009 12:31PM]

I thought VIZIO TVs were made in the US? Yes? No?

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 10th 2009 11:23PM]

The company has an office in Irvine, CA but the TV's are made in China. I think the made in U.S.A. misconception came from a puff piece the AP ran on them several years back.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 11th 2009 4:00PM]

They're headquartered in Irvine, CA where they do marketing and design. I believe the TV's are actually manufactured in Taiwan by AmTran.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 11th 2009 11:33PM]

This is awesome. I am waiting for vizios new internet capable xvt tvs to come out. They have a 42, 47, and 55inch models coming out with Internet apps. The 47 inch internet tv will be out in october. They have led back lighting with local dimming and 240hz.