Samsung named in wide-ranging USITC probe
Dispute concerns patented tech used in Samsung’s smartphones | Complainant has secured investigations against Qualcomm, Mercedes, NXP.
Samsung, Qualcomm and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing are to be investigated by the US International Trade Commission (USITC) after a complaint was filed by a US rival claiming that the companies had infringed patented computer and smartphone technology.
The ITC voted to institute section 337 investigation and confirmed the decision in a notice of investigation on Friday, October 14.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by New York-based Daedalus in September 2022.
The complaints allege infringement of the US patent numbers 9,831,306, 10,319,812, 10,700,178; and 11,251,281.
The investigations concerned patented technology used in smartphones, including Samsung's Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy A71 5G tablet computers, smartwatches and components, and chips.
According to Daedulus, Intel developed the disputed patents, which were later sold to the New York-based company.
Earlier this month, USTIC also voted to institute investigations against Mercedes-Benz, NXP and Avent, following complaints by Daedulus.
Daedalus requested that the ITC issue limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against the companies.
The USITC’s chief administrative law judge will assign the cases to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.
The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337 of 1930; and that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
Within 45 days after the institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.
USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the US Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
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