On Monday, the Federal Circuit declined to alter a contentious decision from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) involving global tech giant Google and speaker brand Sonos. The ITC’s resolution allowed for certain redesigned Google Home products to remain in the market, a move greeted with protests from both parties.
The tangled legal battle between Google and Sonos failed to sway the Federal Circuit. Despite efforts from both sides to contest the ITC’s mixed ruling, the court stood firm on the initial judgement, offering no changes to the contentious decision.
Certain redesigned models of Google Home products will remain available for consumers, following the ITC’s approval. Despite objections from both Google and Sonos, the Federal Circuit has decided against any amendments to alter the course of this judgement.
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