A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) by AX Wireless, LLC, based in Austin, Texas. The complaint alleges that certain video game consoles, routers, gateways, and their components are being imported into the United States in violation of patent rights connected to four specific U.S. patents. The ITC has started an investigation to determine if there is indeed a violation and if the importation of these products should be stopped. The companies named in the complaint include Sony Interactive Entertainment and Vantiva, both inside and outside of the U.S.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. government is checking if some companies, like Sony, are using their toys and gadgets in ways that might not follow certain rules about inventions. They want to decide if these toys and gadgets should still be sold in the country.