ITC bars importation of power modules and unlicensed computing systems that infringe Vicor patents
Vicor (NASDAQ: VICR) has secured a significant legal victory as the International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a Final Determination confirming the validity of Vicor's patents (9,516,761 and 9,166,481) and their infringement. The ITC has ordered a ban on importing unlicensed computing systems containing infringing power modules into the United States.
The ITC issued a Exclusion Order against all Respondents and Cease and Desist Orders against Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer, FII USA, and Ingrasys Technology USA. During a 60-day presidential review period, Respondents may import infringing products by posting a 100% value bond. The determination found that two Foxconn affiliates have a license to the '761 patent, which Vicor plans to appeal.
Some OEM and non-OEM customers have already taken licenses to avoid import restrictions. Vicor is pursuing additional legal action, including a trial in Texas seeking monetary damages for willful infringement.
Vicor (NASDAQ: VICR) ha ottenuto una significativa vittoria legale poiché la Commissione per il Commercio Internazionale (ITC) ha emesso una Determinazione Finale che conferma la validità dei brevetti di Vicor (9,516,761 e 9,166,481) e la loro violazione. L'ITC ha ordinato un divieto all'importazione di sistemi informatici non autorizzati contenenti moduli di alimentazione in violazione negli Stati Uniti.
L'ITC ha emesso un Ordine di Esclusione contro tutti i Rispondenti e Ordini di Cessazione e Desistenza contro Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer, FII USA e Ingrasys Technology USA. Durante un periodo di revisione presidenziale di 60 giorni, i Rispondenti possono importare prodotti in violazione depositando una cauzione pari al 100% del valore. La determinazione ha stabilito che due affiliate di Foxconn hanno una licenza per il brevetto '761, il quale Vicor intende impugnare.
Alcuni clienti OEM e non-OEM hanno già ottenuto licenze per evitare restrizioni all'importazione. Vicor sta perseguendo ulteriori azioni legali, inclusa una causa in Texas per cercare danni monetari per violazione intenzionale.
Vicor (NASDAQ: VICR) ha logrado una importante victoria legal ya que la Comisión de Comercio Internacional (ITC) emitió una Determinación Final confirmando la validez de las patentes de Vicor (9,516,761 y 9,166,481) y su infracción. La ITC ha ordenado una prohibición sobre la importación de sistemas informáticos no autorizados que contengan módulos de potencia infractores en los Estados Unidos.
La ITC emitió una Orden de Exclusión contra todos los Demandados y Órdenes de Cese y Desistencia contra Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer, FII USA e Ingrasys Technology USA. Durante un período de revisión presidencial de 60 días, los Demandados pueden importar productos infractores depositando una fianza del 100% del valor. La determinación encontró que dos afiliadas de Foxconn tienen una licencia para la patente '761, que Vicor planea apelar.
Algunos clientes OEM y no OEM ya han tomado licencias para evitar restricciones de importación. Vicor está persiguiendo acciones legales adicionales, incluida una demanda en Texas en busca de daños monetarios por infracción intencionada.
Vicor (NASDAQ: VICR)는 국제무역위원회(ITC)가 Vicor의 특허(9,516,761 및 9,166,481)의 유효성과 침해를 확인하는 최종 결정을 내리면서 중요한 법적 승리를 거두었습니다. ITC는 미국에 침해된 전원 모듈이 포함된 무면허 컴퓨팅 시스템의 수입을 금지하라고 명령했습니다.
ITC는 모든 피고인에 대해 배제 명령을 내리고 Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer, FII USA 및 Ingrasys Technology USA에 대해 중지 및 철회 명령을 발동했습니다. 60일간의 대통령 검토 기간 동안, 피고인은 100% 가치의 보증금을 게시함으로써 침해된 제품을 수입할 수 있습니다. 이 결정은 두 개의 Foxconn 계열사가 '761 특허에 대한 라이센스를 보유하고 있음을 발견했으며, Vicor는 이에 대한 항소를 계획하고 있습니다.
일부 OEM 및 비OEM 고객은 수입 제한을 피하기 위해 이미 라이센스를 취득했습니다. Vicor는 고의적 침해에 대한 금전적 손해를 청구하는 텍사스에서의 재판을 포함하여 추가적인 법적 조치를 추구하고 있습니다.
Vicor (NASDAQ: VICR) a remporté une victoire juridique significative alors que la Commission du commerce international (ITC) a rendu une détermination finale confirmant la validité des brevets de Vicor (9,516,761 et 9,166,481) et leur violation. L'ITC a ordonné une interdiction d'importer des systèmes informatiques non autorisés contenant des modules de puissance enfreignant aux États-Unis.
L'ITC a émis un ordre d'exclusion contre tous les répondants et des ordres de cessation et de désistement contre Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer, FII USA et Ingrasys Technology USA. Pendant une période de révision présidentielle de 60 jours, les répondants peuvent importer des produits enfreignant en déposant une caution équivalente à 100% de la valeur. La détermination a trouvé que deux filiales de Foxconn ont une licence pour le brevet '761, que Vicor prévoit de contester.
Certains clients OEM et non-OEM ont déjà pris des licences pour éviter les restrictions d'importation. Vicor poursuit des actions en justice supplémentaires, y compris un procès au Texas visant à obtenir des dommages-intérêts pour violation intentionnelle.
Vicor (NASDAQ: VICR) hat einen bedeutenden rechtlichen Sieg errungen, da die International Trade Commission (ITC) eine endgültige Feststellung getroffen hat, die die Gültigkeit der Patente von Vicor (9,516,761 und 9,166,481) und deren Verletzung bestätigt. Die ITC hat ein Verbot für die Einfuhr von nicht lizenzierten Computersystemen, die verletzende Leistungsmodule enthalten, in die Vereinigten Staaten erlassen.
Die ITC hat einen Ausschlussbeschluss gegen alle Beklagten und Unterlassungsanordnungen gegen Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer, FII USA und Ingrasys Technology USA erlassen. Während einer 60-tägigen Überprüfungsfrist des Präsidenten können die Beklagten verletzende Produkte importieren, indem sie eine Kaution in Höhe von 100% des Wertes hinterlegen. Die Feststellung ergab, dass zwei Foxconn-Tochtergesellschaften eine Lizenz für das Patent '761 besitzen, gegen die Vicor Berufung einlegen möchte.
Einige OEM- und Nicht-OEM-Kunden haben bereits Lizenzen erworben, um Importbeschränkungen zu vermeiden. Vicor verfolgt weitere rechtliche Schritte, einschließlich eines Prozesses in Texas, um Schadensersatz für vorsätzliche Verletzung zu fordern.
- ITC confirms validity of Vicor's patents and their infringement
- Import ban imposed on unlicensed computing systems with infringing power modules
- 100% value bond required for imports during review period
- Some customers have already taken licenses to avoid restrictions
- Additional monetary damages being pursued through separate legal action
- Two Foxconn affiliates found to have license to '761 patent, requiring appeal
- 60-day presidential review period delays immediate enforcement
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The ITC's ruling marks a pivotal enforcement of Vicor's intellectual property rights in the power module market, particularly significant given the explosive growth in AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. The implementation of both Exclusion Orders and Cease and Desist Orders creates a robust protective barrier for Vicor's technology, effectively forcing competitors to either obtain licenses or face exclusion from the U.S. market.
The 100% bond requirement during the presidential review period is particularly stringent, essentially doubling the cost of importing potentially infringing systems. This creates immediate financial pressure on competitors and their customers, likely accelerating licensing discussions. The fact that some OEM and non-OEM customers have already secured licenses indicates the ruling's immediate market impact and validates Vicor's IP monetization strategy.
While the Foxconn affiliates' licensing determination through purchase order clauses represents a partial setback, Vicor's planned appeal and the upcoming Eastern District of Texas trial for monetary damages suggest a comprehensive legal strategy to maximize IP value. The willful infringement claim in the Texas case could potentially result in treble damages, adding significant financial implications beyond the ITC ruling.
This ruling strengthens Vicor's competitive position in the critical power solutions market for AI and high-performance computing applications. As these sectors continue rapid expansion, the ability to exclude unlicensed competitors while monetizing IP through licensing creates a compelling business model combining technology leadership with recurring revenue potential. The market for advanced power solutions in AI infrastructure represents a substantial growth opportunity, and this ruling helps secure Vicor's position as a key technology provider.
ANDOVER, Mass., Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) today announced that, on February 13, the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) issued a Notice of Final Determination in its Investigation No. 337-TA-1370 (“In the Matter of Certain Power Converter Modules and Computing Systems Containing the Same”), confirming that Vicor U.S. Patent Nos. 9,516,761 (“’761 patent”) and 9,166,481 (“’481 patent”) are valid and infringed, and that unlicensed computing systems containing infringing power modules should be barred from importation into the United States.
The ITC issued a Limited Exclusion Order against all Respondents and Cease and Desist Orders against Respondents Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd., Quanta Computer USA Inc. and Quanta Computer Inc., FII USA Inc., and Ingrasys Technology USA Inc.
Following the determination, for a mandatory 60-day presidential review period, Respondents may import infringing power modules and computing systems upon posting a bond. The ITC set the bond amount for the computing systems at
The Final Determination reversed a prior finding that Foxconn Respondents did not have a license to Vicor patents and instead found that two Foxconn affiliates—FII USA, Inc. and Ingrasys Technology, Inc.—have a license to the ’761 patent, based on boilerplate clauses in these entities’ purchase orders for Vicor components. Vicor intends to appeal this finding to the Federal Circuit.
“As expected, Respondents are now subject to exclusion and cease and desist orders, exposing their unlicensed customers to severe consequences,” stated Chief Executive Officer Dr. Patrizio Vinciarelli. “Mindful of the risk of AI and computing systems being barred from importation into the U.S., certain OEM and non-OEM customers of infringing contract manufacturers have taken licenses. We look forward to additional steps to protect Vicor IP, including a trial in the Eastern District of Texas, where Vicor seeks monetary damages for willful infringement.”
For more information on Vicor and its products, please visit the Company’s website at www.vicorpower.com.
About Vicor
Vicor Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and markets modular power components and complete power systems based upon a portfolio of patented technologies. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Vicor sells its products to the power systems market, including enterprise and high performance computing, industrial equipment and automation, telecommunications and network infrastructure, vehicles and transportation, aerospace and defense. www.vicorpower.com
Vicor is a registered trademark of Vicor Corporation.
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