ITC Again Bans Imports of Comcast X1 Set-Top in Patent Dispute With Rovi

The International Trade Commission issued another limited exclusion order banning import of Comcast X1 set-top boxes that infringe patents held by Rovi, says Wednesday’s Federal Register. The ban, which concludes an investigation that began in 2018, is the second issued against Comcast at Rovi's request, after Customs and Border Protection in 2018 ruled Comcast's redesign of the X1 set-tops got around a limited exclusion order. A third investigation requested by Rovi on the cable operator's X1 boxes is ongoing. The ITC also issued cease and desist orders against Comcast but set no bond during the 60-day period of presidential review on whether to leave the exclusion order in place. Comcast didn’t comment Tuesday.