US Probes Chinese Chips for Sneaky Patent Theft Drama
Published Date: 5/27/2025
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Summary
Onesta IP, LLC has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate certain imported integrated circuits and electronic devices for patent infringement. This could lead to restrictions on selling these products in the U.S., affecting companies that import or sell them. The investigation started in April 2025 and might impact the market and money flow soon.
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Imported ICs face possible U.S. sales ban
If you import or sell certain integrated circuits or devices that contain them, the U.S. International Trade Commission opened an investigation after a complaint filed April 18, 2025 (supplemented May 8, 2025). The complaint alleges infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,854,381; 9,519,943; 7,717,350; 11,741,019; 11,841,803; and 9,116,809 and asks the Commission to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders that could block sales in the United States.
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