Motorola Phones Could Face US Ban Over Patent Infringement

Motorola could face a sales ban in the US if a recent initial ruling in a patent infringement lawsuit against Ericsson is upheld. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled in Ericsson's favor, stating that Motorola's Moto G, Moto Edge, and Razr phones violated the Swedish networking giant's 5G wireless technology patents. Potential Ban and Impact The ITC is scheduled to issue a final ruling in April 2025. If the decision stands, Motorola could be barred from selling phones in the US market. With a 14% market share, Motorola is currently the third-largest smartphone player in the US. A sales ban would significantly impact its business and could allow competitors like OnePlus to gain ground. Both companies still have time to resolve the dispute before the final ruling. Ericsson filed the complaint last year, claiming that Motorola's phones infringed its 5G patents. While Lenovo, Motorola's parent company, denies any wrongdoing, it hasn't yet issued a st…