🧵USITC Investigation on Crafting Machine Patent Infringements
Certain Crafting Machines and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Amending the Complaint and Notice of Investigation and Extending the Target Date
Summary
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 10) issued by the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") granting an unopposed motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation ("NOI") by terminating a current respondent, Hunan Sijiu Electronic Technology Co. ("HSET"), adding a new respondent, HK Sijiu International Share Co. ("HK Sijiu"), and adding allegations of infringement of a new design patent, U.S. Design Patent No. D877,214 ("the 'D214 patent"). The Commission has also determined not to review the ALJ's extension of the target date to May 13, 2026.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
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The investigation addresses patent infringement claims regarding crafting machines, which directly affects companies in the industry, specifically impacting their compliance and potential liabilities. The extension of the target date suggests additional time for business entities to adjust strategies accordingly.