ITC Seeks Comment on Banning TV Imports That Allegedly Infringe CrestaTech Patents

The International Trade Commission seeks comment on public interest factors that should influence its decision on whether to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders banning imports of TV sets that allegedly infringe patents held by CrestaTech (337-TA-910), the ITC said in a notice. According to the January 2014 complaint, integrated circuit TV tuners copying CrestaTech’s patents are being manufactured and imported in LG, Samsung, Sharp and Vizio sets (see 14022823). Hon Hai Precision Industry, MaxLinear, SIO International, Top Victory and Wistron are also respondents to the investigation (see 14061217). The investigation covers infringement of CrestaTech’s patented design that purportedly eliminates the need for bulky and complicated “can tuners,” letting electronics manufacturers make thinner flat panel TVs, said CrestaTech's complaint.