Rare USITC fast-track proceeding tests GG Technologies’ US investment
By Steve Scherer ( September 24, 2026, 21:23 GMT | Comment) -- GG Technologies’ NameDrop patent case against Apple is well suited to the US International Trade Commission’s rarely used 100-day procedure, four lawyers told MLex, because it presents a narrow question about the app developer’s US investment. Last month, the commission granted Apple’s request for accelerated review of whether GG Technologies satisfies the economic prong of domestic-industry requirement.GG Technologies’ patent case alleging that Apple’s NameDrop feature of infringing its patent presents what lawyers say is an unusually strong candidate for the US International Trade Commission’s rarely used 100-day procedure....
Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today
MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.
Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:
- Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
- Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
- Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
- Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline
Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.