ITC Requests Public Interest Statements in Section 337 Investigation Concerning Video Surveilance Equipment

The International Trade Commission has requested public interest comments concerning a Section 337 investigation on imported video surveillance equipment, according to a Nov. 1 Federal Register notice (USITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1281). The request follows Administrative law Judge Bryan Moore's Oct. 24 initial determination, which found respondent Verkada of San Mateo, California, had violated Section 337 by importing certain video security equipment and systems that infringe on three patents held by Motorola and Avigilon. Moore recommended a limited exclusion order directed to certain video security equipment and systems, related software, components thereof, sold for importation by Verkada as well as a cease-and-desist order.

Comments are due Nov. 23, and should address how the articles are used in the U.S., identify any public health concern relating to the recommended orders, identify like or directly competitive articles, indicate whether there is sufficient capacity to replace the articles if they are barred from entry, and explain how the recommended orders would affect consumers.