Ericsson Canada and Ericsson AB are requesting permanent confidentiality for specific exhibits related to their Radio 4495HP 44B71 44B85A C product, model KRC 161 0056/31. This request is made under Sections 0.457(d) and 0.459 of the FCC Rules, citing the highly competitive nature of the radio base station market and the need to protect Ericsson's intellectual property and trade secrets.
The confidential exhibits contain proprietary information, including technical details and solutions developed by Ericsson. Disclosure of this information would provide competitors with significant advantages and undermine Ericsson's investments in research and development. The exhibits in question are only accessible to trained and authorized service personnel under Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with Ericsson.
The request covers exhibits such as block diagrams, schematics, user manuals, internal photographs, and the bill of materials. Ericsson emphasizes that the product is not available to the general public and is only serviceable by authorized technicians. All sales of this product are under NDA, including third-party sales. Ericsson believes that maintaining confidentiality is crucial to protecting its competitive edge and ensuring the continued success of its innovative technologies.