ALJ Finds No Violation by Apple in Electronic Devices Patent Case

An administrative law judge found no violations of Section 337 by Apple in the International Trade Commission’s investigation of certain electronic devices, including wireless communication devices, portable music and data processing devices, and tablet computers (337-TA-794). The investigation was requested by Samsung. In the final initial determination dated Sept. 14, the ALJ found no infringement by Apple, and also said no domestic industry exists that practice the patents at issue.