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ITC Begins Another Section 337 Investigation on Comcast DVRs

The International Trade Commission began another Tariff Act Section 337 investigation into allegations Comcast set-top boxes infringe Rovi's patents, the ITC said Tuesday. In a Feb. 8 complaint (see 1802160029), Rovi said the Comcast X1 DVR and related hardware and…

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software, including interactive program guide software, voice remote controls and remote apps, copy its patented technologies. Models identified include brand names Arris, Pace, Cisco, Humax and Samsung. The ITC issued a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders last year against Comcast in a related investigation, requested by Rovi, that covered different patents (see 1711280017). Comcast didn't comment Thursday.