US commission investigates possible violations
Associated Press, 12.15.08, 06:04 PM EST |
The U.S. International Trade Commission is investigating whether Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are violating tariff rules by importing mobile phones and other handheld wireless devices containing digital cameras and related components that infringe on patents held by Eastman Kodak Co.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Eastman Kodak
Separately, the U.S. International Trade Commission said it is investigating
whether more than a dozen companies are violating tariff rules by importing
flash memory chips and products containing flash memory chips that allegedly
infringe on patents held by Spansion Inc.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed in November by Spansion about
the importation of flash memory chips used in USB drives, digital cameras,
phones, music players
and computers. Among the respondents named in the investigation are Samsung,
Apple Inc.
None of these companies immediately responded to requests for comment.
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