US ITC Launches Patent Infringement Investigation into Samsung Electronics, Apple, and Google

Samsung Electronics, Apple, and Google are under investigation by the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) for alleged patent infringement related to specific audio technologies.

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On September 16 (local time), the ITC announced that it has launched an investigation into allegations of patent infringement by certain electronic devices equipped with specific audio technologies. The investigation targets Samsung Electronics and its U.S. subsidiary, as well as Apple and Google.

This investigation is in response to a complaint filed last month by BoomCloud 360, an audio technology company based in California. BoomCloud 360 alleges that these companies imported and sold products in the U.S. that infringe on its patents, in violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act. The company has requested the ITC to issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order on the relevant products.

The ITC clarified that the initiation of the investigation does not represent any determination regarding patent infringement. Moving forward, an administrative law judge will conduct evidentiary hearings and hearings to make a preliminary determination on whether a violation occurred. The ITC will then review these findings and make a final determination.

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