LG set to counter Sonys accusations

By Kim Yoo-chul

LG Electronics, the world's third-biggest handset maker, said Friday that it is mulling over counterattacking Sony's latest claims over the South Korean maker's infringements on patents owned by the Tokyo-based electronics company.

LG and Sony have been involved in a neck-and-neck battle from televisions to handsets in their critical markets including Europe and North America.

LG, which also sells flat-screen TVs and home appliances added Sony’s accusations won’t have any major impact on its handset business in the strategic U.S. market.

``Our legal team has acknowledged the