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LG Chem Files Section 337 ITC Complaint on SK Battery's Lithium Ion Cells

LG Chem and Toray Industries filed a Section 337 complaint with the International Trade Commission, seeking a ban on imports of lithium ion battery cells, modules and packs from SK Battery that allegedly infringe its patents. SK Battery cells used…

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in hybrid and electric vehicles, plus portable consumer electronics devices, copy the patented technologies, said the Sept. 26 complaint (login required) in docket 337-TA-3413. LG Chem and Toray seek a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders banning import and sale of the allegedly infringing batteries. SK Battery representatives comment Wednesday. Comments on the complaint are due Oct. 10.