Notice 21 Feb 2025 regulatory compliance, international trade, u.s. international trade commission, importation, patent infringement, polyvinylidene fluoride

⚖️Investigation of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Resins for Patent Violation

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on January 13, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Synesqo SA of Belgium; Solvay Specialty Polymers, USA LLC of Alpharetta, Georgia; and Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy S.P.A. of Italy. A supplement to the complaint was filed on February 3, 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 polyvinylidene fluoride resins by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,337,725 ("the '725 patent"). The complaint 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 limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

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Compliance, Trade Regulation 17 Jan 2025 compliance, international trade, regulation, u.s. international trade commission, polyvinylidene fluoride

⚖️ITC Notice on Polyvinylidene Fluoride Resins Complaint and Impacts

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled "Certain Polyvinylidene Fluoride Resins, DN 3803"; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

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