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RichTek Files Cross-Appeal of uPI's $620,000 Fine in DC-DC Controller Patent Case

RichTek filed a cross-appeal with the Federal Circuit of the International Trade Commission’s Section 337 patent enforcement case on certain DC-DC controllers and products containing same (337-TA-698). In the ITC’s final determination, it levied a $620,000 fine against uPI Semiconductor for violations of a consent order. The administrative law judge had originally recommended a $750,000 fine. uPI Semiconductor filed its appeal Jan. 11.

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(See ITT’s Online Archives 12111624 for summary of the ITC’s determination, and 13011402 for summary of uPI’s appeal.)

Email ITTNews@warren-news.com for a copy of the RichTek docketing notice.