ITC Begins 4 Section 337 Investigations Involving Cellular Technologies From Apple, Ericsson
The International Trade Commission is beginning four Section 337 investigations involving Apple and Ericsson cellular technologies, with three involving allegations from Ericsson that Apple mobile phones and tablets are infringing its patents (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1299, -1300, -1301), and the…
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other involving allegations from Apple targeting Ericsson base stations (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1302), the ITC said. The first three are based on a trio of complaints filed by Ericsson Jan. 18 that said several models of iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, HomePods and Apple TVs infringe 12 of its patents (see 2201210007). Apple filed its complaint the following day, accusing Ericsson of improperly using standard essential patents and nonstandard essential patents to force Apple into unfair licensing agreements (see 2201250047). In each investigation, the ITC will consider limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against Ericsson and Apple, respectively. Comments on the three investigations requested by Ericsson are due March 4. The ITC has yet to publish its notice seeking comments on the investigation requested by Apple.