⚖️ITC Investigation on Dermatological Treatment Devices and Patents
Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
Summary
Notice is hereby given that U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined to review a final initial determination ("ID") of the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ"), finding a violation of section 337 as to four asserted patents and no violation as to one asserted patent. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on the issues under review and submissions from the parties, interested government agencies, and other interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth below.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The investigation addresses violations of patent rights concerning dermatological treatment devices, indicating potential financial liabilities for involved businesses and the risk of exclusion orders. This could significantly impact their market access and compliance requirements with U.S. trade laws.