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The ITC Will Look Into Nokia’s Complaint Against Apple

The ITC will investigate a complaint by Nokia that Apple imported smartphones, tablets and other electronics that infringe upon its patents.

Nokia Corporation's Annual General Meeting is pictured at Messukeskus Helsinki in Helsinki

The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Tuesday it will investigate a complaint by Nokia Technologies alleging that Apple (AAPL) has imported smartphones, tablet computers, and other electronics that infringe upon its patents.

The USITC said in a statement it had not yet made any decision on the merits of the case by the Finland-based Nokia (NOK) unit, which is seeking a cease and desist order and a limited exclusion order in the case.