U.S. International Trade Commission Launches Investigation into Vizio Inc. Allegations of Patent Infringement

Summary

The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation into Vizio Inc., a California-based electronics company, following a complaint filed on June 16, 2011, alleging patent infringement related to digital televisions and components. The investigation seeks to determine whether Vizio's actions violate U.S. Patent No. 5,511,096, among others, and may result in exclusion orders and cease and desist actions.