ITC Asks for Comments on MEMS Devices Section 337 Patent Complaint

The International Trade Commission is asking for comments by about March 23 on public interest factors arising from STMicroelectronics’ Section 337 patent complaint on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The March 11 complaint alleged patent infringement by imports of MEMS devices by InvenSense, Roku, and Black & Decker (see 13031226). According to STMicroelectronics, InvenSense directly imports MEMS devices that infringe its patents, while Roku imports remote controls that contain infringing MEMS devices, and Black & Decker imports power screwdrivers that contain infringing MEMS devices. STMicroelectronics is requesting limited exclusion and cease and desist orders against the proposed respondents.