U.S. trade panel launches patent infringement probe into Apple devices
19/08/2020 18:34
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. International Trade
Commission said it has launched a Section 337 investigation into
whether certain Apple Inc AAPL.O mobile devices and laptop
computers infringed patents held by Japan's Maxell Holdings.
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In seeking the probe, Maxell has alleged Apple devices
violate patents covering technology including an unlocking
feature and video transmission processes. Maxell has asked the
commission to prohibit the importation and sale of the devices
into the United States.
(Reporting by David Lawder
Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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