ITC Requests Comments on Patent Complaint on Program Guide/Parental Controls Technology
The International Trade Commission announces that a section 337 patent-based complaint has been filed regarding certain interactive program guide and parental controls technology.
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Complaint Alleges Patent Violations by Four Toshiba Companies
ITC received a complaint filed on behalf of Rovi Corporation, Rovi Guides, Inc. (f/k/a Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc.), United Video Properties, Inc., and Index Systems, Inc., which alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the U.S., the sale for importation, and the sale within the U.S. after importation of certain interactive program guide and parental controls technology.
The complaint names the following as the respondents:
- Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. of Wayne, NJ
- Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. of Irvine, CA
- Toshiba America, Inc. of New York, NY
- Toshiba Corp. of Tokyo, Japan
Comments on Public Interest Issues Requested
ITC requests comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint by November 2, 2010.
Comments should address whether issuance of an exclusion order and/or a cease and desist order would negatively affect the public health and welfare in the U.S., competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the U.S., or U.S. consumers.
(The ITC notes that there will be further opportunities for comment on the public interest after the issuance of any final initial determination in this investigation.)
ITC contact -- Marilyn Abbott (202) 205--2000
(DN 2763, FR Pub 10/26/10)