ITC Receives Patent Complaint Against Apple on Communication Devices

The International Trade Commission has received a patent complaint filed on behalf of VirnetX, Inc. which alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the U.S., the sale for importation, and the sale within the U.S. after importation of certain devices with secure communication capabilities, components thereof, and products containing the same. The next step is for the ITC to vote on whether to institute a patent investigation that could result in various settlement agreements with the named respondents and/or an exclusion order and/or a cease and desist order. The complaint names Apple Inc. of Cupertino, CA, as respondent.