LG, SK in battery dispute

By Kim Yoo-chul

LG Chem is embroiled in a law suit over a pivotal car battery function, which it calls the safety-reinforced separator (SRS) technology.

The firm sued SK Innovation, seeking 100 million won in compensation, claiming a violation of its patent.

The stakes for LG Chem and SK Innovation are higher than the amount of damages indicates.

``LG Chem is supplying lithium-ion batteries with SRS-oriented technology to leading overseas companies such as Motorola, Sony-Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard (HP) and