⚖️Impact of ITC's Patent Review on Oil Vaporizing Devices
Certain Oil Vaporizing Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review and, on Review, To Affirm a Remand Initial Determination Finding That Complainant Has Satisfied the Economic Prong of the Domestic Industry Requirement; Request for Briefing on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
Summary
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined to review a remand initial determination ("RID") of the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ"), finding that PAX Labs, Inc. ("Complainant") satisfied the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. On review, the Commission has determined to affirm the RID's finding that Complainant satisfied the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement under section 337(a)(3)(A) and (B).\1\ The Commission requests written 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 regulation involves compliance with section 337 of the Tariff Act, affecting imported oil vaporizing devices and the actions of relevant companies. It outlines a request for remedies regarding patent infringement, which can significantly impact business operations and financial liabilities for the parties involved.