U.S. International Trade Commission Launches Investigation into Apple's Portable Digital Media Players and Components

Summary

The U.S. International Trade Commission has begun an investigation into Apple Computer, Inc. following a complaint filed on June 1, 2006, alleging patent infringement by the company's portable digital media players and components, as well as other products. The complainant seeks a permanent limited exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders if the investigation finds violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.