ITC Begins Section 337 Enforcement Investigation on Delorme Satellite Comm Devices

The International Trade Commission is beginning a formal enforcement proceeding to determine if Delorme is violating Section 337 by selling global satellite communication devices that infringe BriarTek’s patents, in violation of a consent agreement. BriarTek requested the investigation April 10 (see 13041233). According to BriarTek’s complaint, a consent order between BriarTek and Delorme that went into effect April 1 barred unlicensed importation and sale of the infringing devices. Delorme never obtained the required licensing agreement, said BriarTek. Along with a cease and desist order, BriarTek is requesting penalties in the amount of twice the value of the good, or $100,000, whichever is greater.