The CAFC's recent decision clarified its jurisdiction regarding appeals from the ITC, ruling it can only review final decisions on merits. Realtek Semiconductor's appeal stemmed from a denied motion for sanctions against Future Link Systems, tied to a licensing agreement. The ITC ALJ expressed concerns about the agreement but concluded it did not influence the case filing. After Future Link withdrew the complaint and terminates the investigation, Realtek's appeal was dismissed, emphasizing the CAFC's limited jurisdiction in such matters related to administrative decisions.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled it lacks jurisdiction to review ITC decisions that are not final on the merits.
Realtek's appeal was based on a motion for sanctions related to a licensing agreement, but the CAFC held that the ITC's denial of the motion was not appealable.
The ITC Administrative Law Judge found the licensing agreement concerning, but emphasized it did not influence the decision to file the ITC complaint.
Ultimately, the CAFC affirmed the ITC's view that only final decisions on the merits are subject to judicial review.
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