Federal Register #337-TA-1495

USITC Investigation of Patent Infringement: Smart TVs, Monitors, and Components (TCL, Hisense)

This notice announces a U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) investigation into alleged patent infringement involving video-capable electronic devices. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) - Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Division - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - InterDigital, Inc. (Complainant) - InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc. - InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings SAS - TCL (including Shenzhen TCL New Technology Co., Ltd.) - Hisense (including Hisense USA Corporation) - Products/Services Involved: - Smart televisions, monitors, and related components - Alleged infringement of U.S. Patents: 8,085,846; 9,294,784; 10,250,877; 11,695,962; 11,399,168; 9,654,751 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Investigation seeks exclusion and cease and desist orders against importation and sale of infringing products - Focus on whether a domestic industry exists as required by law - No procurement of goods or services; this is a legal investigation, not a solicitation

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation based on a complaint filed by InterDigital, Inc. and related entities alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complaint concerns the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States of certain video-capable electronic devices, including smart televisions, monitors, and components thereof, which allegedly infringe on several U.S. patents. The investigation will determine if there is a violation and whether an industry exists in the U.S. as required by law. Respondents include various TCL and Hisense entities.

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