ITC Launches Section 337 Investigation on Smart TVs
The International Trade Commission began a Section 337 investigation on allegations that Sony, TCL Industries Holdings and their subsidiaries are importing and selling smart television sets that infringe patents held by Cerence Operating Company (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1461), it said in a notice to be published Sept. 30.
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The complaint was filed in August and seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against the respondents to bar from entry "certain smart televisions" that violate the complainants' patents (see 2508050054).
Cerence describes its products as "televisions with smart features and functionality," which include a "virtual assistant software platform."