Digital Photo Frames: ITC Receives Patent Complaint Against 19 Firms
The International Trade Commission announced that a Section 337 patent-based complaint has been filed regarding certain digital photo frames and image display devices and components thereof.
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Technology Properties Alleges Patent Violations by 19 Firms
The complaint was filed on behalf of Technology Properties Limited LLC, which alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 19301 in the importation into the U.S., the sale for importation, and the sale within the U.S. after importation of certain digital photo frames and image display devices and components thereof.
The complaint names as respondents Action Electronics Co., Ltd. of Taiwan; Aiptek International Inc. of Taiwan; Aluratek Inc. of CA; Audiovox Corporation of NY; CEIVA Logic of CA; Circus World Displays Ltd. of Canada; Coby Electronics Corporation of NY; Curtis International Ltd. of Canada; Digital Spectrum Solutions Inc. of CA; Eastman Kodak Company of NY; Mustek Systems, Inc. of Taiwan; Nextar Inc. of CA; Pandigital, Dublin of CA; Royal Consumer Information Products Inc. of NJ; Sony Corporation of Japan; Transcend Information Inc. of Taiwan; ViewSonic Corporation of CA; Win Accord Ltd. of Taiwan; and WinAccord USA Inc. of CA.
Comments on Public Interest Issues Requested
ITC requests comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint by approximately September 8, 2011.
Comments should address whether issuance of an exclusion order and/or a cease and desist order would negatively affect the public health and welfare in the U.S., competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the U.S., or U.S. consumers.
(The ITC notes that there will be further opportunities for comment on the public interest after the issuance of any final initial determination in this investigation.)
1Section 337 investigations conducted by ITC most often involve claims regarding intellectual property rights, including allegations of patent infringement and trademark infringement by imported goods. The primary remedy available in Section 337 investigations is an exclusion order that directs Customs to stop infringing imports from entering the U.S. In addition, ITC may issue cease and desist orders against named importers and other persons engaged in unfair acts that violate Section 337.
ITC Contact -- James Holbein (202) 205-2000
(FR Pub 08/31/11, DN 2842)