The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched an investigation following a complaint by Aardvark Medical Inc. of Denton, Texas. The complaint, submitted on February 18, 2025, claims that several companies imported and sold nasal devices that infringe on five of Aardvark's U.S. patents. The companies named include businesses from China and the U.S. Aardvark requests that the Commission enforce a limited exclusion order and issue cease and desist orders against the infringing parties. The investigation aims to determine if there's been a violation of U.S. trade laws and if an American industry is impacted.
Simple Explanation
A company in Texas says other companies are using their special nose device ideas without asking, so they told U.S. officials who are now checking to see if those companies broke any rules.