⚖️Investigation into Patent Infringement of Wearable EEG Devices
Certain Wearable Electroencephalogram Devices and 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 July 7, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Ceribell, Inc. of Sunnyvale, California. Letters supplementing the complaint were filed on July 22, 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 wearable electroencephalogram devices and systems and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,820,670 ("the '0670 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 12,150,769 ("the '769 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 12,324,670 ("the '4670 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 12,336,826 ("the '826 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 10,433,756 ("the '756 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 11,357,434 ("the '434 patent"). The complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established 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 notice of investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission addresses potential patent infringements related to wearable EEG devices, which could impact businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, or selling these products. The possibility of exclusion orders or cease and desist orders poses significant risks for affected companies, necessitating compliance and legal strategies.