Sling Media Files Section 337 Patent Complaint on Remote TV Viewing Devices
Sling Media filed a Section 337 complaint at the International Trade Commission March 12, alleging patent infringement by imports of “electronic devices having placeshifting or display replication functionality” from Belkin International, Monsoon Multimedia, and C2 Microsystems. The products at issue allow users to watch their televisions remotely from a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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According to the complaint, Monsoon manufactures devices that infringe Sling Media’s patents, imports them, and sells them in the U.S. as the “Vulkano” line of products. Monsoon is also the original equipment manufacturer for Belkin, which imports devices made by Monsoon and sells them in the U.S. as its @TV line of products. C2 Microsystems manufactures an allegedly infringing microchip used in both companies’ products.
Sling Media is requesting the ITC issue limited exclusion and cease and desist orders against all of the proposed respondents.
Email ITTNews@warren-news.com for a copy of the complaint.