Motorola's comeback tour in the U.S. might be quickly coming to an abrupt halt. The brand, still a minor player in the overall market for the best Android phones, found recent success with the Motorola Razr line of budget and flagship foldables. However, a patent dispute between Sony Ericsson and Motorola Mobility (owned by Lenovo) could eliminate the availability of Motorola handsets in the U.S., according to Reuters.
In an initial ruling Tuesday, Dec. 17, a judge for the U.S. International Trade Commission decided that Motorola's phones infringe on key 5G patents held by Sony Ericsson. The smartphones in question include those in the Moto G, Edge, and Razr lineups. If the initial ruling by the ITC stands, imports of Motorola phones in the U.S. could be banned, all but eliminating their availability.
