www.WirelessFederation.com/news: After receiving a complaint from Eastman Kodak Co, an investigation has been launched by the International Trade Commission in to the smartphones containing digital cameras manufactured by Apple and RIM.

A patent infringement suit was filed by Kodak with the ITC on January 14 against Canada’s Research In Motion Ltd, maker of BlackBerry smartphones, and Apple Inc, maker of the iPhone.

Kodak has demanded for compensation and at the same time it has expressed its willingness to talk with Apple and RIM. It has also asked ITC to prevent Apple and RIM from importing infringing devices, including certain mobile telephones and wireless communication devices featuring digital cameras.