Nixon Says ITC Probes Retailers in Patent Infringement Case

Nixon Peabody said the U.S. International Trade Commission started a second investigation into GE Lighting, Savant Systems, Feit Electric, Home Depot, IKEA, and Satco Products for allegedly infringing on University of California’s filament LED patents.

• The investigation was based on a complaint filed by Nixon Peabody on behalf of the Regents of the university
• Nixon said the university launched its enforcement campaign in July 2019 with litigation in the ITC and U.S. District Court against five major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Target
  • The university is seeking to license its patents on filament LED technology ...