Arris Seeks Patent-Related Import Ban on Sony Consumer Electronics

Arris filed a Tariff Act Section 337 complaint at the International Trade Commission earlier this month, seeking a ban on imports of Sony consumer electronic devices that allegedly infringe its patents. Sony allegedly is importing patent-infringing TVs, including Android TVs, gaming consoles such as the PlayStation 4, smartphones and tablets, including Sony’s Xperia line, and network-enabled Blu-Ray/DVD players. The ITC seeks comments by May 23, it said in Monday's Federal Register. Sony didn't comment Tuesday.