ITC Asks for Comments on Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Complaint

The International Trade Commission is asking for comments by about April 6, 2012, on a patent complaint filed on behalf of Microchip Technology Incorporated which alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the U.S., the sale for importation, and the sale within the U.S. after importation of certain semiconductor integrated circuit devices and products containing same (D/N 2888). ITC is asking for comments on any public interest issues that might affect ITC consideration, including whether the issuance of an exclusion order and/or cease and desist order would impact the public interest.

The complaint names the following as respondents:

• Intersil Corporation of CA;
• Zilker Labs, Inc. of TX; and
• Techwell, Inc. of CA.

(See ITT's Online Archives 12032710 for summary of the filing of this patent complaint at the ITC.)

ITC Contact -- James Holbein (202) 205-2000

(FR Pub 03/29/12, D/N 2888)