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ITC Begins Section 337 Investigation on Cochlear Implants

The International Trade Commission is beginning a Section 337 investigation on imports of cochlear implant systems from MED-EL that allegedly infringe patents held by Advanced Bionics (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1418), the ITC said in a notice released Sept. 20. According…

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to the underlying complaint (see 2408220042), MED-EL is importing Austrian-made devices that incorporate infringing sound processors, including the Sonnet 2 and Rondo 3. The ITC will consider whether to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders banning import and sale of infringing devices from MED-EL.