In a recent ruling upheld by the Federal Circuit, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) found that Roku Ultra’s original software infringed a patent owned by Universal Electronics Inc., despite non-infringement by subsequent models.
The patent dispute pertains to Roku Ultra, a product line of streaming devices for televisions developed by Roku. The ITC, a federal agency responsible for mediating trade disputes, initially determined the violation of Universal Electronics’ patents in the original software. This decision has now received support from the Federal Circuit, a court that specializes in patent law among other fields.
Universal Electronics Inc., a worldwide leader in universal control and sensing technologies for the smart home, holds various patents covering a range of functionalities in the industry. In this particular case, the infringement identified related to Roku Ultra’s original software, marking a significant victory for Universal Electronics.
It is noteworthy to mention that the violation was not found in updated models of the Roku Ultra, suggesting that Roku modified its software to discontinue any infringement following the dispute. The decision is a further testament to the ongoing vigilance of patent holders in safeguarding their intellectual property rights.
The complete details of the patent infringement case can be found at Law360.