2 Firms Allege Amazon, Apple, Verizon IP Infringement on Devices With Data Transfer
Data Scape and C-Scape are seeking a ban on imports of data transmission devices they allege infringe their patents. The companies, in a Tariff Act Section 337 complaint Feb. 28 at the International Trade Commission, say smartphones, tablets and computers…
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from Amazon, Apple, Verizon and Cellco (dba Verizon Wireless) copy their patented technology used in iCandy LED tickers, namely the ability to transfer data between the devices and allow changes on one device to be made in both. Data Scope and C-Scape request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against the allegedly infringing merchandise. Comments are due March 14, said Wednesday's Federal Register. Amazon and Apple didn't comment Wednesday, and Verizon declined to comment.