ITC Finds No Patent Violations by Computer Forensic Devices, Terminates Investigation

Because of “extraordinary factual circumstances” and its receipt of no petitions for review, the International Trade Commission decided not to review an administrative law judge’s determination finding no violation of Section 337 by imports of certain computer forensic devices and products containing same (337-TA-799), terminating the investigation. The patent investigation was originally requested by MyKey technology, and only three respondents remain -- Guidance Tableau, CRU Acquisitions Group, and Digital Intelligence. The ALJ said MyKey didn’t satisfy the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement, so Section 337 wasn’t violated. In its notice, the ITC said it would normally review such a determination, but for the particular circumstances of this case.