⚖️Investigation Notice for Nanolaminate Alloy Patent Infringement
Certain Nanolaminate Alloy Coated Metal Parts and Products Containing Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation
Summary
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on November 19, 2024, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Modumetal, Inc. of Snohomish, Washington. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on December 4, 2024. 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 nanolaminate alloy coated metal parts, components thereof, and products containing the same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,253,419 ("the '419 patent") and U.S. Patent No. 11,242,613 ("the '613 patent"). The complaint 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
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The notice involves regulatory actions under section 337 of the Tariff Act, potentially impacting businesses engaged in importing nanolaminate alloy coated metal products. It may lead to a cease and desist or exclusion order based on patent infringement, affecting financial operations and compliance for the named respondents.