Federal Register #337TA1520

USITC Investigation: Mobile Devices with Proximity-Based Contact Exchange Technology

This opportunity involves a government investigation into alleged patent infringement related to mobile devices. - Government buyer: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) - OEMs and vendors mentioned: - Apple Inc. (named respondent) - GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch (complainant) - Products/services requested: - Mobile wireless devices, including watches and phones, equipped with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content - Devices capable of automatically initiating contact information exchange when brought near another similarly-equipped device - Unique or notable requirements: - Focus on devices that use proximity-based technology for contact information exchange - Alleged infringement of U.S. Patent No. 12,022,369 - Request for limited exclusion order and cease and desist order - No specific product models, part numbers, or purchase quantities listed - Investigation conducted under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930

Description

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 related to certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content. The complaint claims infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 12,022,369. The investigation will determine if there is a violation involving importation, sale for importation, or sale within the United States of these devices. The complainant requests a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. The investigation involves GG Technologies, Inc. as the complainant and Apple Inc. as the respondent.

View original listing