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The U.S. International Trade Commission received a complaint from InOvate Acquisition Company, alleging that certain dryer wall exhaust vent assemblies imported into the U.S. infringe on a U.S. patent. The complaint requests an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and seeks a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. The investigation will look into whether the accused products, identified as "wall exhaust vents," violate specific claims of the patent and whether a supporting U.S. industry exists. The respondents named in the complaint include an entity based in China, Xiamen Dirongte Trading Co., Ltd.

The U.S. International Trade Commission found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 related to certain liquid transfer devices and issued a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. The original complaint, filed by West Pharmaceutical Services, claimed infringement of a U.S. patent by products imported into the U.S. from three companies. After a thorough investigation, the Commission confirmed the infringement of the patent and ruled that no bond was necessary because the public interest would not be harmed by the orders. Commissioner Kearns disagreed with the final decision and provided a separate opinion.

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission by ARK Diagnostics, Inc. regarding certain gabapentin immunoassay kits and test strips. The company claims these products infringe on two of their patents (U.S. Patent No. 8,828,665 and U.S. Patent No. 10,203,345). The complaint targets various companies from the U.S., China, and France for importing, selling, or offering these products in the U.S. ARK Diagnostics requests an investigation and seeks orders to stop these activities if the claims are upheld.

The U.S. International Trade Commission found that certain icemaking machines and components from Bluenix Co., Ltd. infringe on specific U.S. patents held by Hoshizaki America, Inc. As a result, the Commission issued orders to stop these products from being imported into the U.S. and imposed a bond of 49% of the product's value during a review period. This decision follows a series of investigations and reviews confirming the patent violation.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is starting a proceeding to possibly cancel and temporarily stop enforcing a limited exclusion order (LEO) related to certain plastic food trays. This decision follows a request by Ningbo Linhua Plastic after the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Patent Trial and Appeal Board ruled certain patent claims unpatentable. The Commission will suspend the LEO pending potential changes from ongoing legal processes. The parties involved must update the Commission on developments with the appeals or at the USPTO.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is examining a potential violation regarding the importation of certain capacitive discharge ignition systems by MOTORTECH GmbH and MOTORTECH Americas, LLC. The Commission is asking for public comments on whether excluding these products from the U.S. would impact health, safety, the economy, or consumer access. People and agencies can share their views by February 27, 2025, focusing on how these products are used, potential alternatives, and the impact on consumers. If confidential comments are needed, specific procedures for secure submissions must be followed.

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.

The U.S. International Trade Commission decided to issue a limited exclusion order (LEO) that stops certain components for injection molding machines from entering the U.S. because they infringe on patents held by Husky Injection Molding Systems. This action was taken against Ningbo AO Sheng Mold Co., Ltd. (doing business as AOSIMI) because the company failed to participate in the investigation, leading to a default judgment. Although the complainants also asked for a cease and desist order (CDO), the Commission chose not to issue one, citing insufficient evidence of AOSIMI having significant business operations in the U.S. However, Chair Karpel disagreed and believed both the LEO and the CDO should be issued. The investigation has been closed, but the order will be reviewed by the President, with a bond requirement set at 100% of the value of imported items during this period.

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.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has begun an investigation after receiving a complaint from International Semiconductor Group Co., Ltd. from South Korea. The complaint accuses several companies, including Dell and HP, of importing and selling wireless communication devices in the U.S. that allegedly infringe on specific U.S. patents. The investigation seeks to determine if these companies violated U.S. trade laws, and the ITC may issue orders stopping the import and sale of these products if violations are found. Respondents must reply to the complaint within 20 days or risk being found in default.