Samsung Phones and Laptops to Face USITC Investigation

2017/11/08

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has agreed to investigate a complaint that Samsung products, including mobile phones, tablets and laptops, have infringed two patents covering semiconductors. On October 31, the ITC announced it will probe “wafer-level packaging semiconductor devices and products” after a complaint filed by Tessera Advanced Technologies in September. Tessera, which focuses on research and development (R&D) of semiconductor packaging technology, cited two patents in the complaint, saying Samsung had continued using its technology despite a licence having expired. Tessera wants a limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders for Samsung’s alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. At this stage the ITC has not ruled on the merits of the case, as the complaint will now be handled by an administrative law judge who will make an initial determination.

Source: WIPR