ITC Asks for Comments on Electronic Imaging Devices Patent Complaint
The International Trade Commission is asking for comments by about June 7, 2012, on a patent complaint filed on behalf of FlashPoint Technology, Inc., which alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the U.S., the sale for importation, and the sale within the U.S. after importation of certain electronic imaging devices (D/N 2898). ITC is asking for comments on any public interest issues that might affect ITC consideration, including whether the issuance of an exclusion order and/or cease and desist order would impact the public interest.
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The complaint names the following as respondents:
- HTC Corporation of Taiwan;
- HTC America, Inc. of WA;
- Pantech Co., Ltd. of Korea;
- Pantech Wireless, Inc. of GA;
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. of China.
*The ITC said it erroneously omitted three respondents from this notice: FutureWei Technologies, Inc., d/b/a Huawei Technologies (USA); ZTE Corporation; and ZTE (USA) Inc. According to ITC sources, it will soon issue a correction notice and extend the comment period.
(See ITT's Online Archives 12052427 for summary of the filing of this patent complaint at the ITC.)
ITC Contact -- James Holbein (202) 205-2000
(FR Pub 05/30/12, D/N 2898)