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ITC Opens Section 337 Case on Imported Smartphones

The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation of alleged Section 337 violations on imported smartphones (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1312). The April 28 ITC decision to investigate follows a March 30 complaint by Maxell, Ltd. of Japan, that accuses Lenovo…

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and Motorola of improperly importing smartphone that allegedly infringe on six of Maxell's patents concerning color balancing in smartphone cameras, communications between wireless terminals, multimedia user interfaces, phone unlocking software, and wireless connectivity features. Maxell has asked the ITC to issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.