The U.S. International Trade Commission has started an investigation following a complaint by Klein Tools, Inc. This complaint, filed on February 11, 2025, and supplemented on March 3, 2025, claims that Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation has violated patent rules by importing and selling glow fish tape systems and safety helmet systems that infringe certain patents. Klein Tools is asking the Commission to issue orders to stop these products from being imported and sold in the U.S. If the respondent fails to respond to the allegations, they risk having an exclusion order or a cease and desist order placed against them.
Simple Explanation
Klein Tools told a special group called the Trade Commission that another company might be copying their inventions, like special tapes that glow and safety hats. They want the group to stop the other company from bringing these into the country.