Kyocera Can’t Shut Down Semcon’s Patent Infringement Suit

Kyocera Corp. failed to brush off Semcon IP Inc.'s patent infringement claims over methods to conserve computer battery life.

Kyocera—a Japanese company—argued that Semcon hasn’t shown it engaged in activities in the United States that would open it up to claims it directly infringed a patent.

Semcon’s allegation that Kyocera sells smartphones to Kyocera International, which in turn imports the phones into the United States, is enough to proceed with a claim of direct infringement, the court said.

Semcon’s indirect infringement claim—which has no territorial requirement—may also go forward, the court said.

Kyocera argued that the complaint failed to allege ...