Korean Company Investigates US Phone Patent Infringements
Published Date: 8/7/2025
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Summary
Pantech Corporation from South Korea has asked the U.S. government to investigate certain mobile phones that might be using their patented technology without permission. This could lead to some phones being blocked from entering or selling in the U.S., affecting companies and shoppers alike. The investigation started in July 2025 and could change what phones are available and how much they cost.
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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Investigation Could Block Imported Phones
On July 3, 2025, Pantech Corporation filed a complaint asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate certain mobile cellular communications devices for infringing U.S. Patent Nos. 9,548,839; 11,659,503; 11,051,344; and 12,267,876. The complaint requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders that would block importation and sales of the identified devices. A supplement to the complaint was filed on July 30, 2025.
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