The U.S. International Trade Commission said it has decided to
launch a probe into 24 manufacturers, including Nintendo Co. and
Kyocera Corp, for alleged patent violations in connection with
wireless consumer electronics devices and components, Kyodo News
reported Wednesday.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed July by three
California-based manufacturers, the semi-judiciary trade body said
in a statement.
The three companies call on the commission to "issue an
exclusion order and cease and desist orders" on the wireless
devices in question, the statement said.
The wireless devices and components are used for such products
as smartphones and electronic tablets. The 24 manufacturers also
include companies in Canada, China, the Switzerland, South Korea
and Taiwan.
The USITC is expected to set a target date for completing the
investigation within 45 days after the launch of the probe and it
will make a final determination in the investigation.
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