Ericsson filed a lawsuit claiming that Apple’s 5G-supported products were patent infringement. The Colombian government has banned the sale and import of 5G-enabled Apple iPhone and iPad models.
Colombia bans sale of Apple iPhone and iPad with 5G support
In a statement made in April, it was announced that the hardware used by Apple in 5G technologies violated the NC2019/0003681 patent received by Ericsson. Juzgado 042 Civil del Circuito de Bogota court has banned the sale of 5G supported Apple products due to the patent valid until 2037.
Ericsson paid a security deposit of $50,000 to the Colombian court in order for the sanction to take effect. In the decision announced on July 6, a precautionary injunction was given to Apple Colombia SAS.
“Apple is prohibited from importing, selling, advertising or otherwise commercializing any patent infringing product, namely the 5G-equipped iPhone or iPad. Apple also has to communicate with retailers, social media platforms, the mass media and other companies about this to ensure compliance.” statements are included.
Apple is trying to move the litigation process in Colombia to the USA with its compensation application in the eastern region of Texas. The company was similarly under suspicion by the US International Trade Commission.
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