The recent Federal Circuit's decision in Realtek Semiconductor Corporation v. International Trade Commission highlights a significant jurisdictional gap in ITC appeals, especially regarding sanctions not associated with final determinations. The case involved a controversial financing arrangement, termed the '$1 million bounty clause,' between MediaTek and Future Link Systems, which attracted scrutiny from the administrative law judge. Despite concerns over its legality, no sanctions were imposed. The ruling's dismissal restricts potential appellate review of this arrangement, leaving questions about its lawfulness unresolved.
The recent Realtek decision underscores a jurisdictional gap in ITC appeals, particularly regarding the review of sanctions that aren't tied to final determinations.
Realtek's appeal was dismissed because the Federal Circuit found it lacked jurisdiction over sanctions decisions that do not relate to the final outcome of the case.
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