ITC Delays Action on Section 337 Probe Into Video Doorbell Patent Allegations

The International Trade Commission in a 5-0 vote (login required) agreed to postpone by six days, to Jan. 25, a decision about whether to launch a Tariff Act Section 337 investigation into allegations from SkyBell Technologies, SB IP Holdings and EyeTalk365 that video doorbells and IP cameras from Arlo Technologies, SimpliSafe and Vivint Smart Home infringe seven communications and monitoring system patents (see 2012250001). Arlo, SimpliSafe and Vivint argued the patents are invalid due to filing irregularities at the Patent and Trademark Office, and the complaint should be thrown out or given early disposition. The ITC said it needed more time to evaluate the complainants’ response.