Google infringed Sonos’s audio patent LtdSONO -0.10%Also, US trading agencies are banned from importing Nest audio speakers and some other offending products on Thursday. The US International Trade Commission has discovered the alphabet LtdGOOG -0.07%Google, a subsidiary, has violated five Sonos patents related to audio synchronization, volume control, and connection to Wi-Fi. The court has decided that Google should stop importing products that use those patents. Eddie Lazarus, Sonos’ Chief Legal Officer, called this a “total victory” and called on Google to “pay fair royalties for abused technology.” Google spokesman Jose Castaneda said the company would appeal the decision. “We seek further reviews and continue to protect ourselves from Sonos’ frivolous claims about our partnership and intellectual property,” he said.

Source: Wall Street Journal January 15, 2022 02:44 UTC