Federal Register #337-TA-1414

ITC Issues Exclusion and Cease and Desist Orders on Infringing Semiconductor Devices

This notice announces the U.S. International Trade Commission's (ITC) final determination regarding patent infringement in the semiconductor sector: - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is the primary agency involved - OEMs and Vendors: - Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. and Infineon Technologies Austria AG (patent holders and complainants) - Innoscience (Suzhou) Technology Holding Co., Ltd., Innoscience (Suzhou) Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Innoscience (Zhuhai) Technology Company, Ltd., and Innoscience America, Inc. (respondents) - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services; the notice concerns enforcement actions on certain semiconductor devices and products containing the same - The ITC issued a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against the importation and sale of infringing semiconductor devices - The determination is based on U.S. Patent Nos. 9,899,481 and 9,070,755 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The ITC found a violation of Section 337, affirming infringement and domestic industry requirements for certain patent claims - The orders prohibit unlicensed entry and sale of infringing semiconductor products manufactured or imported by the named Innoscience entities - No specific part numbers, product models, or purchase quantities are listed - Additional Context: - The investigation is now terminated - The ITC is the only government agency and OEM explicitly mentioned in the enforcement action

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission has found a violation of section 337 in an investigation concerning certain semiconductor devices and products containing the same. The Commission decided to issue a limited exclusion order prohibiting the unlicensed entry of infringing semiconductor devices and products manufactured or imported by the respondents. Cease and desist orders were also issued against the respondents. The investigation has been terminated following these determinations.

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