🛑Investigation of Glow Fish Tape and Safety Helmet Patent Infringements
Certain Glow Fish Tape Systems, Safety Helmet Systems, 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 February 11, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Klein Tools, Inc., of Lincolnshire, IL. The complaint was supplemented on March 3, 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 glow fish tape systems, safety helmet systems, and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 11,452,327 ("the '327 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,713,209 ("the '209 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 12,187,573 ("the '573 patent"). The complaint 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 notice indicates an ongoing investigation regarding patent infringement, which could lead to import restrictions and impact business operations for involved parties, particularly Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation. The issuance of exclusion and cease-and-desist orders may affect the availability of products in the U.S. market.