Type:Notice
Citation:86 FR 2696
Reading Time:about 3 minutes
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has decided to start an advisory opinion proceeding related to certain foam footwear. This involves a case where Crocs, Inc. accused Double Diamond Distribution Ltd. of patent infringement. After a series of legal actions, Double Diamond requested a quick advisory opinion to find out if their Original Beach DAWGS shoes with plastic washers are subject to existing import restrictions. The ITC will issue a decision about this within 90 days.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. International Trade Commission is like a referee in a game who is going to decide if a company called Double Diamond's foam shoes are breaking the rules because Crocs says they are copying their idea. They have 90 days to make this decision.