ITC Requests Comments on Patent Complaint on Game Devices Brought by Microsoft
The International Trade Commission announces that a section 337 patent-based complaint has been filed regarding certain game devices, components thereof, and products containing the same.
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ITC received a complaint filed on behalf of Microsoft Corporation which alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 19301 in the importation into the U.S., the sale for importation, and the sale within the U.S. after importation of certaingame devices, components thereof, and products containing the same.
The complaint names the following as the respondents:
- Datel Design and Development Inc. of Clearwater, FL
- Datel Design and Development Ltd. of Staffordshire, United Kingdom
- Datel Direct Ltd. of Staffordshire, United Kingdom
- Datel Holdings Ltd. of Staffordshire, United Kingdom
- Datel Electronics Ltd. of Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Comments on Public Interest Issues Requested
ITC requests comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint by January 7, 2011.
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.)
1Section 337 investigations conducted by ITC most often involve claims regarding intellectual property rights, including allegations of patent infringement and trademark infringement by imported goods. The primary remedy available in Section 337 investigations is an exclusion order that directs Customs to stop infringing imports from entering the U.S. In addition, ITC may issue cease and desist orders against named importers and other persons engaged in unfair acts that violate Section 337.
ITC contact -- Marilyn Abbott (202) 205--2000
(DN 2776, FR Pub 12/30/10)