Federal Register #337-TA-1520

ITC Investigation of Mobile Devices for Automatic Electronic Content Exchange (Apple Inc. Respondent)

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated an investigation into alleged patent infringement involving mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content. - Government buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) - OEMs and vendors: - Apple Inc. (respondent) - GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch (complainant) - Products/services requested: - Mobile wireless devices, including watches and phones, capable of automatically exchanging contact information when brought near another device - No specific product models or part numbers provided - Unique or notable requirements: - Investigation centers on alleged infringement of U.S. Patent No. 12,022,369 - Focus on devices with automatic contact information exchange functionality - Potential outcomes include limited exclusion order and cease and desist order if violations are found - Determination of existence of a domestic industry as required by law

Description

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of section 337 based on the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States of certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content. The complaint alleges infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 12,022,369. The complainant requests the Commission to institute an investigation and issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. The investigation will determine if there is a violation and if a domestic industry exists as required by law.

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