ARC Requests Import Ban on Magnetic Data Storage Tapes From Fujifilm, IBM, Oracle

Advanced Research Corporation (ARC) on Aug. 22 filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging imports of magnetic data storage tapes are infringing its patents, in violation of Section 337. The tapes are used for long-term storage of computer data like business records, financial information, invoices, or other documents that must be retained for long periods of time but aren’t regularly accessed. ARC says IBM and Oracle are importing magnetic data storage tapes manufactured in Japan by Fujifilm, including IBM’s 3592 and Oracle’s Storage Tek T10000 T2 brand tapes. ARC is asking for limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders banning importation and sale of infringing magnetic data storage tapes by IBM, Oracle and Fujifilm. The ITC is asking for comments by Sept. 5 on public interest factors raised by the complaint (here).