International trade · 10/06/2004Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

U.S. International Trade Commission Investigates Light-Emitting Diodes and Products Containing Same

The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into allegations of patent infringement by OSRAM GmbH and OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH, following a complaint filed on May 6, 2004, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 in the importation and sale of certain light-emitting diodes and products containing same, citing multiple U.S. patents.