IPR News: Audio Players, Electronic Devices, Vaporizers

The International Trade Commission has recently announced the following actions in intellectual property rights infringement investigations. For more information on pursuing or mitigating IPR-related import restrictions, please contact ST&R.

Audio players – initial determination of violation in IPR infringement investigation 337-TA-1330 of audio players and components thereof and recommendation to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders

Electronic devices – institution of patent infringement investigation 337-TA-1373 of electronic devices, including smartphones, computers, tablet computers, and components thereof (complainants InterDigital VC Holdings Inc., InterDigital Patent Holdings Inc., InterDigital Inc., and InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings Inc.)

Vaporizers – institution of patent infringement investigation 337-TA-1372 of vaporizer devices, cartridges used therewith, and components thereof (complainant NJOY LLC; respondent located in the U.S.)