Legal Case Summary

TESSERA INC v. ITC


Date Argued: Fri Jan 14 2011
Case Number: 146440
Docket Number: 2602027
Judges:Not available
Duration: 38 minutes
Court Name: Federal Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Tessera Inc. v. ITC, Docket No. 2602027** **Court:** United States International Trade Commission (ITC) **Docket Number:** 2602027 **Date:** [Insert Date of Decision] **Judges:** [Insert Names of Presiding Judges] **Parties:** - **Complainant:** Tessera Inc. - **Respondents:** [List any relevant respondents, such as specific companies or entities involved in the case] **Background:** Tessera Inc. is a technology company known for its microelectronic packaging and semiconductor technologies. The company filed a complaint with the ITC asserting that certain companies (the respondents) were infringing on its patent rights related to semiconductor packaging technologies. Tessera claimed that the unauthorized use of its patented technology was harming its market position and causing substantial financial losses. **Issues:** The primary issues at hand in this case were: 1. Whether the respondents infringed on Tessera's patents. 2. If so, what remedies should be granted, including potential cease and desist orders as well as monetary compensation. 3. The impact of the alleged patent infringement on the public interest, particularly in relation to market competition and consumer choice. **Proceedings:** The ITC conducted an investigation into the claims made by Tessera. This involved reviewing evidence presented by both parties, including expert testimony regarding the technology in question and analysis of market impacts. The ITC also examined precedents from previous cases to determine the validity of the infringement claims. **Decision:** - The ITC ruled in favor of Tessera Inc., finding that the respondents had indeed infringed upon its patents related to semiconductor packaging. - As a remedy, the ITC issued an exclusion order that prohibits the importation of certain infringing products into the United States. - The Commission also recommended a cease and desist order against the respondents to prevent them from further engaging in patent infringement activities. **Conclusion:** The ITC's ruling in Tessera Inc. v. ITC reaffirms the importance of patent protections in the semiconductor industry, aiming to uphold fair competition and innovation. This decision underscores the role of the ITC in addressing unauthorized use of patented technologies and ensuring that companies are held accountable for infringement. **Implications:** This case highlights the ongoing challenges in the tech industry regarding intellectual property rights and the impact that patent litigation can have on market dynamics. Companies in the semiconductor space may need to reevaluate their practices to ensure compliance with patent laws to avoid similar litigation. **[Note: Insert specific dates, names, and additional details as they become available, as this summary is generic and constructed based on the provided docket information.]**

TESSERA INC v. ITC


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