Federal Register #Investigation No. 337-TA-1493

Investigation of In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems and Components by USITC

This opportunity involves an investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission into alleged violations concerning in-vehicle infotainment systems and their components: - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) - Office of Unfair Import Investigations - OEMs and Vendors: - Zync Inc. (complainant) - Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) - BMW of North America, LLC - Products/Services Requested: - In-vehicle infotainment systems for passenger vehicles - Head units providing infotainment functionality - Passenger vehicles containing such systems - No specific part numbers or quantities are listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Investigation centers on alleged misappropriation of trade secrets and tortious interference with economic advantage - The Commission may issue limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders if violations are found - The scope includes imported products that may threaten or injure a U.S. industry - No direct procurement of goods or services is solicited; this is a legal investigation, not a purchasing action

Description

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations related to certain in-vehicle infotainment systems, their components, and products containing them. The complaint claims misappropriation of trade secrets and tortious interference with prospective economic advantage, threatening to substantially injure the U.S. industry. The Commission has instituted an investigation to determine if these violations occurred and may issue exclusion and cease and desist orders based on the findings.

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