Broadcom Files Patent/Trade Complaint Against Panasonic, Toyota and Others on Car Infotainment Systems

Broadcom is seeking a limited exclusion order banning imports of infotainment systems and cars containing them that allegedly infringe its patents, the company said in a Tariffs Act Section 337 complaint filed May 7. It alleged Panasonic, Toyota and others are importing and selling infringing merchandise, which includes head units, rear-seat entertainment units, units for displaying information or entertainment, cameras, controllers and processing components used in the systems such as Global Navigation Satellite System receivers and modules. Broadcom also seeks cease and desist orders. The International Trade Commission is seeking comment by May 21, said Friday's Federal Register. Panasonic didn't comment Monday and Toyota declined to comment.