This document is a formal request for permanent confidentiality submitted by Hallmark Marketing Company, LLC to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The request pertains to specific sections of the application for equipment certification, specifically those related to the referenced FCC identifiers. Hallmark seeks to protect sensitive information from public disclosure, citing competitive disadvantages that could arise if competitors gained access to schematics, detailed block diagrams, and operational/functional descriptions.
Hallmark emphasizes the significant investment of time and resources dedicated to research and development, highlighting the potential for competitors to exploit this information to create similar products. The company argues that disclosing these confidential portions would not only provide competitors with an unfair advantage but also reveal successful implementations of unpublished, leading-edge technology developed by Hallmark. The request is made in accordance with 47 CFR 0.457(d) and 0.459 of the FCC Rules, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines for confidentiality.
Dwight Arn, Associate General Counsel at Hallmark Marketing Company, LLC, is the point of contact for any questions or further information regarding this request.