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ITC Seeks Comments on Section 337 Complaint on Smart TVs

The International Trade Commission seeks comments by Aug. 14 on a Section 337 complaint alleging that imports of smart television sets infringe patents held by Cerence Operating Company, it said in a notice to be published Aug. 6. According to…

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the complaint, Cerence is seeking a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against Sony, TCL Industries Holdings and their subsidiaries to bar from entry "certain smart televisions" that violate its patents. Cerence described its products as "televisions with smart features and functionality," which include a "virtual assistant software platform."