🏥Investigation into Certain Nasal Devices for Patent Infringement
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on February 18, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Aardvark Medical Inc. of Denton, Texas. A supplement was filed on February 25, 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 nasal devices and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,750,856 ("the '856 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,318,234 ("the '234 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,883,009 ("the '009 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,883,010 ("the '010 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 11,889,995 ("the '995 patent"). The complaint, as supplemented, 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.
Learn More⚖️SEC Amends Delegation of Authority for Investigative Orders
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is amending its regulations with respect to the delegations of authority to the Director of the Division of Enforcement ("Director") to eliminate the delegation of authority to issue formal orders of investigation. Formal orders designate the enforcement staff authorized to issue subpoenas in connection with investigations under the Federal securities laws. This amendment is the result of the Commission's experience with its nonpublic investigations. The amendment is intended to increase effectiveness by more closely aligning the Commission's use of its investigative resources with Commission priorities.
Learn More📺ITC Investigation on Patent Violations in Video Capable Devices
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to ratify the prior Commission actions in this investigation and to review in its entirety a final initial determination ("Final ID") issued by the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") finding a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission requests briefing from the parties on certain issues under review and from the parties, interested government agencies, and interested persons on remedy, the public interest, and bonding based on the schedule set forth below. The Commission has also determined to extend the target date for the competition of the investigation to May 14, 2025.
Learn More🥤Investigation Notice for Electrolyte Beverages Trademark Violations
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 27, 2024, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of CAB Enterprises, Inc. of Houston, Texas, Sueros y Bebidas Rehidratantes, S.A. de C.V. of Mexico, Brazos River Ventures LLC of Albany, New York, and Electrolit Manufacturing USA Inc. of Albany, New York. A supplement to the Complaint was filed on January 15, 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 electrolyte containing beverages and labeling and packaging thereof by reason of infringement of one of more of U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,222,726 ("the '726 mark"); U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,833,885 ("the '885 mark"); U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,717,350 ("the '350 mark"); and U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,717,232 ("the '232 mark") (collectively, "Asserted Trademarks"). 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 complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
Learn More📅Deadline Correction for Ceramic Tile Investigation Notice
Correction is made to the noon April 14, 2025 deadline for parties to file and serve written testimony and presentation slides in connection with their presentation at the hearing, in the Hearing section of the notice which was published on December 20, 2024.
Learn More⚖️Investigation of Samsung for Patent Infringement on Mobile Devices
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 17, 2024, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Maxell, Ltd of Kyoto, Japan. Supplements to the Complaint were filed on December 26, 2024 and January 6, 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 mobile electronic devices by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,130,280 (the " '280 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,490,004 (the " '004 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,750,915 (the " '915 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,509,953 (the " '953 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 12,108,103 (the " '103 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 11,445,241 (the " '241 patent"). The complaint, as supplemented, 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 order.
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