Agency to Probe Imports of Nintendo Gaming Console Systems

摘要

Portable gaming console systems from Nintendo Co. Ltd. will be investigated by the International Trade Commission based on a complaint filed by Gamevice Inc. of California. The investigation could result in the agency ordering that imports of the gaming console systems from Nintendo be blocked if it finds that the imports infringed on its patents held by Gamevice. The investigated products are controller systems with parts that attach to two sides of an electronic device, such as a smartphone or tablet, and the parts fit into a The ITC voted to launch the investigation on May 1 but has not made any decision on the merits. The case will be assigned to an ITC administrative law judge whose initial decision can be reviewed by the ITC.