ITC Begins Section 337 Investigation on Video Game Devices
The International Trade Commission is beginning a Section 337 investigation on video game devices (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1445) after receiving allegations filed by AX Wireless that Sony and Vantiva are importing products that infringe its patents, the agency said in a notice to be published March 27.
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In a complaint filed in February (see 2502240011), AX Wireless said the respondents are importing products that infringe the patent on “Certain Video Game Consoles, Routers and Gateways, and Components.” The complainant describes the products as providing "advancements in communications systems, particularly ... within packet-based Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) systems."
The ITC will consider a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against the respondents.