🔊ITC Notice on Sonos vs. Google Patent Determination
Certain Audio Players and Components Thereof (I); Notice of a Commission Determination To Adopt an Initial Determination Granting Summary Determination of Invalidity and Finding No Violation; Termination of Investigation
Summary
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined to adopt an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 39) issued by the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") granting respondent's motion for summary determination of invalidity of the asserted patent claims due to indefiniteness. The Commission previously vacated the ID's termination for "good cause." The investigation is terminated with a finding of no violation of section 337.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The notice concerns a decision by the International Trade Commission regarding the invalidity of certain patent claims, which directly impacts Sonos and its competitiveness against Google. The finding of no violation under section 337 may lead to shifts in market dynamics and potential financial implications for involved companies.