#Nokia seeks documents from the #Apple vs. #Samsung trial for own patent war
As PatentlyApple reports, Nokia requests from the Central Authority of the Republic of Korea to provide to Nokia documents and testimonies from the Apple vs. Samsung trial that could be relevant to Nokia vs. Apple dispute.
Apple accused Nokia of leading an alleged conspiracy against Apple, and Nokia then sued Apple for over 40 patents in 11 different countries that are allegedly used in Apple devices. Read the official request from Nokia down below.
EXPEDITED MOTION OF PETITIONER NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A LETTER OF REQUEST FOR INTERNATIONAL JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE
“Petitioner Nokia Technologies Oy (“Nokia”), the Complainant in Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337- TA-1038 (“the Investigation”) before the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”), hereby moves the Court to issue, under its seal and signature, the attached Letter of Request to the Central Authority of the Republic of Korea. The Letter seeks documents and deposition testimony from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., based in the Republic of Korea. The evidence sought by Nokia is highly relevant to the Investigation and unobtainable by other means.
Chief Administrative Law Judge Charles E. Bullock, who presides over the Investigation, has issued findings that the Letter of Request seeks evidence relevant to the Investigation, is reasonably limited, and is timely to the Investigation. Based on these findings, Chief Administrative Law Judge Bullock recommends that the Court issue the Letter of Request. Additionally, due to statutory time limitations on ITC investigations, these requests are often granted expedited treatment and Nokia respectfully requests that the Court expedite the issuance of the Letter.
For these reasons, as explained in more detail in the accompanying memorandum, Nokia respectfully requests that the Court assign a Judge to this matter and issue the attached Letter of Request as soon as the Court deems appropriate.”
Nokia’s request for judicial assistance was filed in the District of Columbia District Court, Washington, DC Office. The Presiding Judge in this case is noted as being Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly. .
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