ITC Terminates Patent Investigation on MLC Memory Devices Against Apple, Samsung, Etc.

The International Trade Commission is terminating the Section 337 patent-based investigation of certain MLC flash memory devices and products containing same (Inv. No. 337-TA-683) based on a settlement agreement. The investigation was based on a complaint filed by BTG International, Inc., of West Conshohocken, PA against Apple, Inc., of Cupertino, CA, Dell, Inc. of Round Rock, TX, four Samsung companies, and two Sony companies, among others. BTG and the respondents filed a joint motion to terminate the investigation as to all respondents on the basis of a settlement agreement between BTG and Samsung, which effectively resolves the dispute between BTG and all respondents in the investigation.