ITC Begins IP Investigation of Broadcom Complaint Against DTS Play-Fi

The International Trade Commission began a Tariff Act Section 337 investigation into allegations of companies including DTS importing and selling wireless audio systems that infringe patents held by Broadcom and Avago Technologies, said an ITC news release. Broadcom and Avago's Aug. 10 complaint said DTS’ “Play-Fi” technology, which allows a user to stream music from a device into one or more speakers located throughout a user’s home, copies their patented technologies. DTS didn't comment.