Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Inv. No. 337-TA-3922 (Violation)

Maxell, Ltd. filed a Section 337 complaint against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., alleging that Samsung smartphones and tablets infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 10,812,646; 12,513,408; 12,061,760; 12,418,692; 12,185,211; and 12,647,935. The accused products include numerous Samsung Galaxy smartphones, foldables, and tablets imported into and sold in the United States. The complaint targets core mobile-device functionality, including portable terminal control, camera/imaging features, wireless video communication, device-loss prevention, and position-estimation technologies. Because the accused Samsung Galaxy products occupy a substantial segment of the U.S. smartphone and tablet market, the requested limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders could have meaningful commercial impact if instituted and ultimately granted. Maxell alleges direct and induced infringement of six patents by imported Samsung Galaxy smartphones, foldables, and tablets. Maxell seeks a permanent limited exclusion order, permanent cease-and-desist orders, and bonding during the Presidential review period. Maxell pleads domestic industry based on licensed Motorola products and Motorola’s U.S. investments in facilities, equipment, labor, engineering, testing, and R&D.