Corporate
Nov. 6, 2009
Patent Wins May Not Block Imports
Funai Electric Co. persuaded the U.S. International Trade Commission to block the import of digital TVs made by Vizio. But U.S customs authorities have failed to enforce the order.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN JOSE - Funai Electric Co. and its attorneys at Morrison & Foerster scored what appeared to be a major victory when it persuaded the U.S. International Trade Commission to block the import of digital televisions made by competitors, including Irvine-based Vizio Inc.
But Funai had an easier time winning its patent infringement case in court than getting the U.S. Bureau of Custo...
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