Qualcomm Seeks Import Ban on Meizu Smartphones
Qualcomm filed a complaint Oct. 14 asking the International Trade Commission to begin a Tariff Act Section 337 investigation into allegations that imports of mobile devices, including smartphones, infringe its patents. Qualcomm says Meizu, Dest Technologies, LGYD and Overseas Electronics…
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are manufacturing and importing Meizu smartphones that copy its patented designs, including the Meizu m1 note, m1 metal, m2, m2 note, M3S, MX4, MX5, MX6, me note and PRO 6. Qualcomm seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders banning import and sale of infringing Meizu devices. The ITC is seeking comments by Oct. 31, it said in Friday's Federal Register. Meizu didn't comment.