TOM REED

29TH DISTRICT, NEW YORK

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
SUBCOMMITTEES;
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, COMPETITION
AND THE INTERNET
COURTS, COMMERCIAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
AND INFRASTRUCTURE
SUBCOMMITTEES:
AVIATION
RAJtFlOADSf PIPELINES AND
HAZARDOUS MA TEAIALS
WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
The Honorable Deanna Tanner Okun
March 18,2011
Chairman, U.s. International Trade Commission
The Honorable Irving A. Williamson
Vice Chairman, U.8. International Trade Commission
United States International Trade Commission
500 E Street, S. W.
Washington, DC 20436
Dear Madame and tv1:t:. Vice,
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I write to inquire on the current International Trade Commission. (ITC) claim brought by Eastman
Kodak Company against Apple and Research In Motion (RIM). It is my hope the final results of this c1aim
will be consistent with sound trade policy and the protection of intellectual property.
After reviewing the information presented to me, it is my understanding that the Administrative Law
Judge (ALJ) in Kodak's ITC case against Apple and RIM issued a preliminary decision that contradicts a
decision made less than ,a year ago by another ALJ concerning the exact same Kodak patent. Moreover, the
recent ALJ's interpretationJs contrary to a finding by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
As a memberofThe Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet of the
House Judiciary Committee, I have a keen interest in strong intellectual property enforcement and
fundamenta.l principles of market fairness. , I note thatthe vast majority of the digital camera market, including
direct competitors to those involved in this case, has patentat issue.
Currently, there is inconsistency between two competing ALJ decisions regarding the validity of
Kodak's patentcl@ims. Given the value of Kodak's innovation to my Congressional District and the national
economy, I encourage the lTC, within all relevant rules and regulations, to thoroughly review this claim in its
entirety and render such,action it deems just and proper; Thank you for your consideration of this request and I
look forward to your expeditious ofthis.matter, . .
Sincerely, "
Tom ,

CC; Commissioners, U.S. International Trade Commission
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