ITC Votes to Institute Patent Case Filed by Samsung Against OSRAM on LEDs

The International Trade Commission has voted to institute a section 337 patent-based investigation of certain light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and products containing same (337-TA-798), such as light fixtures and automotive lights. The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Samsung LED Co., Ltd., of Korea and Samsung LED America of Atlanta, GA, that alleges patent violations by OSRAM GmbH of Germany; OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH of Germany; OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, Inc. of Sunnyvale, CA; and OSRAM Sylvania, Inc. of Danvers, MA.