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ITC Begins Section 337 Patent Investigation on Placeshifting Devices Requested by Sling Media

The International Trade Commission voted to begin a Section 337 patent infringement investigation on imports of electronic devices having placeshifting or display replication functionality (337-TA-878). The products at issue allow users to watch their televisions remotely from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Sling Media requested the investigation March 12, and is requesting limited exclusion and cease and desist orders (see 13031418). The ITC identified the following as respondents:

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  • Belkin International, Inc., of Playa Vista, Calif.
  • Monsoon Multimedia, Inc., of San Mateo, Calif.
  • C2 Microsystems, Inc., of San Jose, Calif.