🕶️Investigation Notice on Electronic Eyewear Patent Infringement
Certain Electronic Eyewear Products, Components Thereof, and Related Charging Apparatuses (II); Notice of Institution of Investigation
Summary
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on June 6, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of IngenioSpec, LLC of San Jose, California. Supplements to the complaint were filed on June 17 and 23, 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 electronic eyewear products, components thereof, and related charging apparatuses by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,310,296 ("the '296 patent") and U.S. Patent No. 12,078,870 ("the '870 patent"). The complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established 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 cease and desist orders.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The complaint centers on alleged patent infringement affecting multiple companies involved in the electronic eyewear industry, which may lead to investigations and possible exclusion orders impacting their operations and sales in the U.S. This can significantly affect compliance and the regulatory landscape for involved businesses.