ITC Fields Section 337 Complaint On Imports of ‘Vehicular Smartwatch Systems’
Intellectual Capital Consulting filed a complaint at the International Trade Commission alleging violations of Section 337 rules by imports of “vehicular smartwatch systems” marketed by a lengthy list of automakers and electronics manufacturers. ICC alleges the companies are making smartwatch-operated…
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vehicle security systems that copy patented designs used in its “Blackhawk Remote Engine Starter,” which also locks and unlocks cars remotely from the watch, and includes a geofencing feature for parents that sends an alert if the car is driven outside a predefined area, the Oct. 23 complaint published Thursday said. ICC is requesting a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order banning importation and sale of infringing smartwatch systems by Hyundai, General Motors, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo, Porsche, Apple, Directed Electronics, Samsung, LG, Sony, Lenovo, Motorola, Station Digital Media and Rego Apps. The ITC is accepting comments until Nov. 6 on public interest issues raised by the complaint.