ITC Opens Section 337 Probe Into Arlo, SimpliSafe, Vivint Video Doorbells

January 28, 2021 |Consumer Electronics

The International Trade Commission by a 5-0 vote (login required) agreed to open a Tariff Act Section 337 investigation into allegations that IP cameras and video doorbells from Arlo Technologies, SimpliSafe and Vivint Smart Home infringe seven communications and monitoring system patents from SkyBell Technologies, SB IP Holdings and EyeTalk365 (see 2012250001). The complainants seek an import ban on the allegedly infringing devices. The ITC assigned (login required) Administrative Law Judge Dee Lord to the case.