Investigation of Certain Screen Protectors and Application Systems
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This notice informs about the initiation of an investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission into the import and sale of certain screen protectors and related systems. The investigation is sparked by complaints from Belkin International, alleging patent infringements. Companies involved in these products should prepare for potential legal proceedings and compliance checks.
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Key Changes
- Investigation into alleged patent violations for screen protectors
- A potential exclusion order and cease and desist order for involved parties
- Involvement of Belkin International as the complainant
Obligations
What this law requires
Respondent (Superior Communications, Inc.) must submit a response to the complaint and notice of investigation within 20 days after the date of service by the Commission
Respondent must address each allegation in the complaint and notice of investigation in their response submission
Companies importing, selling for importation, or selling within the United States screen protectors for mobile phones, smartwatches, and tablet computers, as well as application systems for those screen protectors, must cease activities if found to infringe claims 1-19 of U.S. Patent No. 10,675,817, claims 1-20 of U.S. Patent No. 10,782,746, or claims 1-18 of U.S. Patent No. 11,772,320
Respondent must comply with the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, specifically 19 CFR 210.13, when submitting responses to the complaint and notice of investigation
Failure to file a timely response to each allegation in the complaint and notice of investigation may result in a waiver of the right to appear and contest allegations, and authorization for findings and entry of exclusion orders or cease and desist orders