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ITC Terminates Patent Investigation of Semiconductor Products Against Samsung, Etc.

The International Trade Commission is terminating the Section 337 patent-based investigation of certain semiconductor products made by advanced lithography techniques and products containing same (Inv. No. 337-TA-729), which was based on a complaint filed against Samsung Electronics Company Limited of South Korea and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited of Taiwan.

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The ITC has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's initial determination granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation as to one respondent on the basis of a settlement agreement, and terminating the investigation. (See ITT's Online Archives or 07/22/10 news, 10072206, for BP summary of the institution of this patent investigation.)