SAN JOSE, Calif. - NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), a provider of networking technology, announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has made an initial determination in its favor in a patent infringement case against TP-Link. The decision, issued on May 30, 2024, by Administrative Law Judge Doris Johnson Hines, found that TP-Link infringed on NETGEAR's patents related to Wi-Fi devices and routers.
The complaint, originally filed by NETGEAR in April 2023, alleged that TP-Link's products violated NETGEAR's patents, leading to an ITC investigation. The judge's decision supports NETGEAR's claims, specifically citing infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,936,714 and 10,681,698 by TP-Link's multi-band Wi-Fi devices, routers, and mesh networking devices.
In addition to the infringement finding, the ALJ recommended that the ITC issue a Limited Exclusion Order to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to block the importation of TP-Link's infringing products. A Cease and Desist Order was also recommended to prohibit TP-Link from importing, selling, and marketing the products in question in the United States.
The ALJ's Initial Determination is not the final say on the matter, as it is subject to review by the full Commission. The final decision is scheduled for October 3, 2024.
NETGEAR's Chief Legal Officer, Andrew Kim, expressed satisfaction with the Initial Determination, praising Judge Hines' work and reiterating the company's commitment to protecting its intellectual property rights.
This legal development could potentially impact the availability and sales of TP-Link's products in the U.S. market, pending the outcome of the full Commission's review. It underscores the ongoing issues of intellectual property and patent enforcement in the technology sector.
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