Sharp's LCD Display Patents ‘Unenforceable,' Vizio Tells ITC

July 2, 2020 by Paul Gluckman|Intellectual Property

Vizio denies allegations in Sharp’s complaint (see 2005220045) at the International Trade Commission that it “engaged in unfair competition” via Tariff Act Section 337 violations, said the vendor's response (login required) posted Wednesday in docket 337-TA-1201. Commissioners voted May 20 to open an investigation into the allegations Vizio conspired with its panel maker Xianyang CaiHong Optoelectronics and TV set assembler TPV to infringe LCD display patents. The patent claims are “invalid or unenforceable and cannot support any contention for alleged infringement,” said Vizio. Sharp didn’t comment.