ITC startet Untersuchung im Patentstreit zwischen Apple und Creative

«Creative today announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission has voted to institute an investigation of Apple Computer Inc. for the iPod's infringement of U.S. Patent 6,928,433, which Creative refers to as the “ZEN Patent.” [...] By instituting this investigation (337-TA-573), the ITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The case will be referred to the Honorable Paul J. Luckern, an ITC administrative law judge, who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing, which is typically heard in approximately five to eight months. Judge Luckern will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. Typically the Commission will issue its ruling in 12 to 15 months of the institution of the investigation. The ITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the ITC will set a target date for completing the investigation». Creative Pressemitteilung.