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United States of America: Announced ITC investigation into Apple regarding alleged use of patented technology

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Announced ITC investigation into Apple regarding alleged use of patented technology

On 13 August 2021, the US International Trade Commission (USITC) announced an investigation into Apple regarding the alleged use of patented technology. The investigation is based on a complaint by Masimo Corporation and Cercacor Laboratories claimi…

Scope

Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Patent protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2021-08-13
under deliberation

On 13 August 2021, the US International Trade Commission (USITC) announced an investigation into Ap…

2023-10-26
in force

On 26 October 2023, the US International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a ruling in the investigat…

2023-12-26
under appeal

On 26 December 2023, Apple filed an appeal against the US International Trade Commission (USITC) ru…

2023-12-27
under investigation

On 27 December 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an order pau…

2024-01-17
under investigation

On 17 January 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a ruling rein…