ITC Ends Section 337 Investigation on Wireless Devices, Finds No Violation

The International Trade Commission announced on Feb. 25 that it is ending an investigation into patent infringement by imported wireless electronic devices with a finding of no violation. Technology Products Limited and Phoenix Digital Solutions had in 2012 requested the ITC ban allegedly infringing imports of tablets, mobile phones, and similar devices from a litany of companies including Barnes & Noble, Garmin, HTC, Huawei, LG, Nintendo, Novatel, Samsung and ZTE (see 12082125). But an administrative law judge in September found no violation of Section 337 because the products at issue didn’t actually infringe the patents (See 13091002), and the ITC is now affirming the ALJ’s determination and ending the proceeding.