🔊USITC's Audio Players Investigation Concludes with No Violation
Certain Audio Players and Components Thereof (I); Notice of Commission Determination To Review in Part an Initial Determination Granting Summary Determination of Invalidity and Terminating the Investigation for Good Cause; Termination of Investigation
Summary
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined to review in part 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 and also terminating the investigation for good cause. On review, the Commission vacates the ID's termination for good cause. The investigation is terminated with a finding of no violation of section 337 based on invalidity of the asserted patent claims.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
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The investigation termination by the U.S. International Trade Commission concludes with no violation of patent rights, which directly impacts businesses like Google and Sonos. Patent issues may influence market competition and product offerings in audio technology.