📱USITC Issues Limited Exclusion Order for Smart Wearable Devices
Certain Smart Wearable Devices, Systems, and Components Thereof; Notice of the Commission's Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation
Summary
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has found a violation of section 337 in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission has determined to issue: (1) a limited exclusion ("LEO") prohibiting the unlicensed entry of infringing smart wearable devices, systems, and components thereof that are manufactured by or on behalf of, or imported by or on behalf of, the respondents; and (2) cease and desist orders ("CDOs") against five respondents. The investigation is terminated.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The notice details a violation of Section 337 regarding smart wearable devices, leading to a limited exclusion order (LEO) and cease and desist orders. This affects companies importing or manufacturing these devices, posing significant compliance and operational challenges.