U.S. launches 337 investigation on electronic devices such as streaming media players

Article Source: Bureau of Trade Remedy and Investigation, Ministry of Commerce 2020-05-20

On May 18, 2020, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) decided to select specific electronic devices (including streaming media players, TVs, set-top boxes, remote controls and their components) (Electronic Devices, Including Streaming Players, Televisions, Set Top Boxes, Remote Controllers,

and Components) initiated a 337 investigation. The investigation was filed by the US Universal Electronics Company on April 16 in accordance with Section 337 of the US Customs Tariff Act 1930. The applicant alleges that the above-mentioned products exported to, imported from, and sold in the United States violated its patent rights, and requested ITC to issue a limited exclusion order and a prohibition order.