The people at Elan Microelectronics, maker of the eFinger Transparent Touchpad, are saying their invention is so good even Apple copied it for the multitouch iPhone. The infringement is not on one patent but on two by Elan Microelectronics. They have filed an injunction against the sales of iPhone, iPod Touch and the MacBook. According to the New York Times what may seem like a desperate move from a company with a dwindling revenues has actually won one related lawsuit against a rival. They actually have a stronger than expected case, if one asks analyst Jessica Chang:

“From their previous victory in the case with Synaptics, I think they should be quite confident,” she said, referring to Elan. “Elan believes they have a unique edge with this patent, and they want to send a signal to the market” and set an example for others.

If you take a look at how eFinger Transparent Touchpad works, on Android this time, it might actually make you think twice next time you get the urge to call the iPhone the multitouch king.

[via engadget]