ITC Investigating Devices With Data Transfer Tech for Possible Patent Violation
The International Trade Commission is investigating whether imports of data transmission devices violate Section 337 by infringing patents, the ITC announced and the Federal Register published. The probe is at the request of Data Scape and C-Scape, which say smartphones,…
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tablets and computers from Amazon, Verizon, Apple 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. The ITC said it will consider whether to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders barring import and sale of infringing data transmission devices by those companies. Tuesday, the companies didn't comment.