ITC Opens Section 337 Investigation on Wireless Mesh Networking Products

The International Trade Commission opened a Tariff Act Section 337 investigation (docket 337-TA-1131) into allegations that imports of wireless mesh networking products from Analog Devices, its Linear Technology subsidiary and Emerson Electric and several of its affiliates infringe Sipco patents, said an agency notice. In an Aug. 3 complaint (login required), Sipco alleged the companies are manufacturing or importing the infringing products, used for monitoring or controlling wireless remote devices in industrial environments by way of a self-healing network. The ITC will consider whether to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against the companies, said the notice. Analog Devices and Emerson, in Aug. 20 filings (login required), denied the allegations.