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ITC judge rules TP-Link infringed NETGEAR patents; recommends import ban
NETGEAR, INC.
- ALJ found TP-Link violated Section 337 by infringing NETGEAR patents 7,936,714 and 10,681,698.
- Recommended Limited Exclusion Order barring infringing TP-Link products from U.S. entry.
- Recommended Cease and Desist Order against TP-Link for import/sale/marketing of infringing devices.
- ITC Final Determination due by October 3, 2024; ruling subject to full Commission review.
- NETGEAR filed ITC complaint in April 2023; CLO Andrew Kim praised the Initial Determination.