Samsara vs. Motive: ITC investigation update

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Samsaras legal case was not about protecting IP; it was an attempt to limit competition and prevent customers from accessing the best technology,” Motive said in a statement Tuesday. “While Samsara pursues a losing strategy focused on litigation rather than innovation, at Motive, we remain focused on serving our customers and building exceptional AI technology that makes our roads safer.” The original complaint, filed by Samsara in February, alleged violations of Section 337 by Motive in the importation into the United States, sale for importation, and sale within the United States after importation of certain vehicle telematics, fleet management and video-based safety systems, devices and components, including AI dashcams, vehicle gateways and corresponding software via infringement of three patents. The brief states that the ITC investigative staff reserves the right to reassess Motive’s invalidity allegations based on the evidence, including expert testimony, presented at the hearing. Samsara responded to the brief in a statement: “Motive’s misrepresentation of the Staff’s preliminary views is an attempt to manipulate public perception with inaccuracies and premature conclusions. In fact, the judge has repeatedly rejected Motive’s efforts to end this investigation and invalidate Samsara’s patents, which is why all claims will be presented at our hearing beginning this Thursday.

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