Court Denies Dahua and Hikvision FCC Ban Appeal
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has denied Dahua and Hikvision's challenge to the FCC ban on new product authorizations.
For background, see: Dahua, Hikvision, and FCC Argue Before DC Federal Appeals Court Analyzed.
This report examines the court's decision and what's next for the PRC manufacturers.
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