The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has upheld a ruling, maintaining that Sonos did not infringe trade law with the importation of its audio players. These products had been targeted in a patent infringement dispute with tech giant Google. This decision comes following a review by the ITC, ultimately ruling out a potential import ban on Sonos speakers.
The initial judgement found that Sonos’ importation of audio players did not constitute a violation of trade law. This ruling has now received the backing of the ITC, providing a clear verdict in a previously contentious patent infringement scuffle between Sonos and Google.
The potential for an import ban on Sonos speakers was a considerable concern raised during the review process. However, following a careful evaluation, the ITC concluded there were no grounds for such action. Therefore, Sonos can continue its importation practices unaffected.
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