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Skyworks Seeks General Exclusion Order on KCT Front-End Modules, D-Link and Ruijie Routers

Skyworks seeks a general exclusion order banning all imports of wireless front-end modules from Kangxi Communication Technologies that allegedly infringe on its patents, as well as routers that contain them, the International Trade Commission said in a notice July 23.…

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In a Section 337 complaint filed July 17, Skyworks said KCT and its affiliate Grand Chip Labs are making unauthorized and unlicensed copies of its patented wireless front-end modules, including the KCT FEMs under the names KCT8539S and KCT8547HE, which are then being incorporated into downstream routers from D-Link and Ruijie. Skyworks also seeks cease and desist orders against KCT, D-Link and Ruijie. Comments are due July 31.