Ruling in Favor of InterDigital in ITC Action Involving Nokia, Microsoft Mobile
April 27 2015 - 5:02PM
InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq:IDCC), a wireless research and
development company, today announced that the company has received
a Notice of the Initial Determination On Remand by the
Administrative Law Judge ("ALJ") in U.S. International Trade
Commission ("ITC" or the "Commission") investigation No. 337-TA-613
(the "613 Investigation") in which the ALJ finds that the company
has prevailed in its complaint against respondents Nokia
Corporation, Nokia Inc. and Microsoft Mobile Oy (collectively,
"Nokia and Microsoft Mobile").
The Notice states that the ALJ's initial determination found
that Nokia and Microsoft Mobile products infringe two InterDigital
patents, that there is no evidence that InterDigital has engaged in
"patent hold-up", and that Nokia and Microsoft Mobile's claims that
InterDigital's FRAND commitments preclude relief do not have merit.
It also held that there is evidence of "reverse patent hold-up" by
one or more of the Nokia and Microsoft Mobile respondents in the
case. "Reverse patent hold-up" generally refers to
implementing standards-based technology without being genuinely
willing to obtain and pay for a license on FRAND terms and
conditions to the owner of patents related to that technology.
"We're obviously very satisfied with today's ruling, which
underscores the strength of InterDigital's portfolio and our long
track record of developing and licensing some of the core wireless
technologies that have helped drive the growth of our industry,"
said Lawrence F. Shay, Executive Vice President, Intellectual
Property, and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel. "We hope it will
form the basis for the final determination by the ITC. We also look
forward to continued discussion with Nokia and Microsoft Mobile to
achieve a license on fair and reasonable terms."
In the 613 Investigation, first filed in 2007, InterDigital
seeks an exclusion order prohibiting the importation into the
United States of Nokia and Microsoft Mobile devices with 3G WCDMA
capabilities that infringe two InterDigital patents. In 2013, the
613 Investigation was remanded to the ITC from the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which held that the Commission had
erred in interpreting certain claim terms in InterDigital's
patents. Those erroneous interpretations, which led to the
Commission's finding of no infringement and therefore no violation
as to the two patents that were the subject of the appeal, were
reversed. The ITC's Final Determination in the investigation is
currently expected by August 28, 2015.
About InterDigital®
InterDigital develops technologies that are at the core of
mobile devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of
the industry's most critical and complex technical challenges,
inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks and a
richer multimedia experience years ahead of market deployment.
InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of
the world's leading wireless companies. Founded in 1972,
InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P
MidCap 400® index.
InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.
For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.
CONTACT: Patrick Van de Wille
Email: patrick.vandewille@interdigital.com
+1 (858) 210-4814
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