🚫Investigation into Patent Infringements on Dryer Vent Products
Certain Dryer Wall Exhaust Vent Assemblies and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation
Summary
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 31, 2024, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of InOvate Acquisition Company of Jupiter, Florida. Supplements to the complaint were filed on January 2, 10, and 16, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain dryer wall exhaust vent assemblies and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 11,953,230 ("the '230 patent"). The complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The investigation pertains to potential patent infringements related to dryer wall exhaust vent assemblies. This could lead to significant financial repercussions for businesses involved in the importation or sale of these products, including possible exclusion orders and cease and desist orders.