🏥Investigation into Certain Nasal Devices for Patent Infringement
Certain Nasal Devices 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 18, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Aardvark Medical Inc. of Denton, Texas. A supplement was filed on February 25, 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 nasal devices and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,750,856 ("the '856 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,318,234 ("the '234 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,883,009 ("the '009 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,883,010 ("the '010 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 11,889,995 ("the '995 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 cease and desist orders.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text outlines an investigation into potential patent infringement in the nasal device market, which could lead to trade restrictions against certain products. This may affect manufacturers and importers in this sector, impacting their operations and compliance requirements.