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- Cerence (CRNC) filed complaints against Amazon (AMZN) with the ITC and in district court, alleging patent infringement on its conversational AI technology used in Amazon's smart devices. Cerence seeks to block imports of infringing products. While CRNC shares surged, the overall impact on US equities is slightly negative due to potential increased costs and uncertainty for Amazon.
BURLINGTON, Mass. - Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNC) announced Monday it filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission against Amazon.com Inc. and Amazon.com Services LLC to block imports of products allegedly infringing on its intellectual property, according to a press release statement. The company’s shares surged 18.6% over the past week, bringing its market capitalization to $444 million.
The company filed the ITC complaint under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, requesting a limited exclusion order to prohibit the importation of certain smart devices into the United States. The devices include smart speakers, smart displays, smart televisions, tablets and smart streaming devices.
Cerence also filed district court actions against Amazon.com Inc., Amazon.com Services LLC and Amazon Web Services Inc. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
The lawsuits cover what Cerence describes as core technologies, including conversational AI technology used in its products and customer programs. The company alleges unauthorized use of these technologies across Amazon devices and platforms.
"Cerence AI is built on decades of innovation, and we take the protection of our intellectual property seriously," said Jennifer Salinas, EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Cerence. "These actions reflect our commitment to defending the patented technologies that underpin our products and enable the conversational AI-powered experiences our customers rely on."
Cerence develops conversational AI-powered user experiences for automotive and transportation sectors. The company states it has shipped technology in more than 525 million cars and partners with automakers, transportation OEMs and technology companies. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued relative to its Fair Value. The company maintains impressive gross profit margins of 79%, an InvestingPro tip highlighting its operational efficiency—one of 14 exclusive tips available to subscribers.
The company is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.
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