Electronic Devices with Image Processing: Possible 337 Exclusion Order on Apple's Mac Computers
The International Trade Commission has announced that it will be reviewing, in its entirety, the Administrative Law Judge's July 1, 2011 Initial Determination regarding the possible infringement of various S3G patents by certain of Apple Inc.'s imports of Mac computers in the patent case, "Certain Electronic Devices with Image Processing Systems, Components Thereof, and Associated Software" (337-TA-724). The ALJ found that the Mac imports infringe some patents held by S3 Graphics Co., Ltd and S3 Graphics, Inc. (S3G), but not others.
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The ITC requests comments on a number of legal issues surrounding this case, as well as what type of remedy, if any, should be ordered (such remedies include an exclusion order and cease and desist order), and its impact on the public interest. Written comments on the legal issues and remedy options are due by September 16. Reply submissions are due by September 23.
If the ITC orders some form of remedy, the U.S. Trade Representative, as delegated by the President, has 60 days to approve or disapprove the Commission's action. During this period, the subject articles would be entitled to enter the U.S. under bond, in an amount determined by the ITC and prescribed by Treasury.
ITC contact: Clark Cheney (202) 205-2661