ITC Begins Section 337 Investigation on Ericsson 5G Network Equipment
The International Trade Commission announced the beginning of a Section 337 investigation of allegations that imports of Ericsson 5G cellular base station communication equipment infringe patents held by Motorola Mobility (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1388), the ITC said in a notice released Jan. 24. In a complaint filed Dec. 15 (see 2312270058), Motorola said Ericsson and its affiliates’ 5G NR radio units and baseband units, used by wireless carriers to build and maintain 5G cellular networks, copy Motorola’s patented technologies related to the 5G NR technology, which provides “better performance, reliability, and efficiency in 5G communication.” The ITC will consider a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against the following respondents:
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- Ericsson AB of Stockholm, Sweden
- Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson of Stockholm, Sweden
- Ericsson Inc. of Plano, Texas.