ITC Opens Section 337 Investigation on Solar Power Optimizers
The International Trade Commission began a Section 337 investigation on imported solar power optimizers (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1327), it said in a notice. The investigation follows a July 28 complaint by Ampt, a Colorado-based photovoltaic power company (see 2208030024). The…
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complaint, supplemented Aug. 4, 11 and 15, alleged that SolarEdge Technologies imports solar panels that incorporate power optimizer technology infringing on two of Ampt's patents. Ampt asked the commission to issue limited exclusion orders directed to the proposed respondents and their subsidiaries, barring products using the patents from entry into the U.S., as well as permanent cease and desist orders.