ITC Begins Patent Investigation on Apple iPhones After Qualcomm Complaint
The International Trade Commission began a Tariff Act Section 337 probe of imported iPhones that don’t incorporate Qualcomm baseband processor modems, the ITC announced last week. Qualcomm's Nov. 30 complaint said Apple imports some iPhones that include its chips and…
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others that instead incorporate infringing baseband processor modems. The ITC launched a similar investigation in August (see 1708080062), with the new investigation addressing different patents. Qualcomm alleged infringing devices include the iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X Limited. The ITC will consider whether to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders banning import and sale of infringing merchandise by Apple. That company didn't comment Friday.