3 Mar 2025
🧹ITC Ends Investigation into Surface Cleaning Device Patent Dispute
Certain Surface Cleaning Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation Based on Settlement; Termination of Investigation
Summary
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 20) of the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation based on a settlement agreement. The investigation is terminated.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
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The termination of the investigation due to a settlement can influence market dynamics for the involved companies, particularly for Dyson, as their products were under scrutiny for patent infringements. This could affect their product pricing, market strategy, and competitive landscape.