ITC Begins Section 337 Investigations on iPhones, iPads

The International Trade Commission began two Section 337 investigations into patent infringement by iPhones and iPads imported by Apple, it said in news releases (here) and (here) March 30. Ericsson requested the investigations in February, alleging Apple is infringing its patents for 2G and 4G/LTE standards, as well as design of semiconductor components, user interface software, location services and applications and the iOS operating system. Ericsson asked the ITC to issue limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders banning import and sale of infringing products by Apple.