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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has decided not to review a decision by an administrative law judge regarding violations of section 337, involving products containing tirzepatide. These violations included trademark infringement, false designation of origin, and false advertising by certain companies. The ITC is now asking for written submissions from different parties on potential remedies, public interests, and bonding issues. If a remedy is ordered, it might include stopping these products from entering the U.S. or cease and desist orders against the companies involved.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking information about instances where patent or trademark holders experience unauthorized use of their rights by state entities, particularly without adequate state law remedies. This is part of a study prompted by Senators Thom Tillis and Patrick Leahy, focusing on whether such violations are intentional or reckless. The USPTO is asking for public comments on these issues, requesting responses to specific questions by February 22, 2021. The agency aims to gather insights that will help them understand the extent of these challenges and is open to anonymous contributions.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has started a formal enforcement proceeding regarding cease and desist orders issued in an investigation about certain blood flow restriction devices. This action relates to the alleged infringement of U.S. patents and trademarks by two companies, Rhino, Inc. from Delaware and Wuxi Emsrun Technology Co., Ltd. from China. Despite previous orders, these companies are accused of continuing to sell products that violate these protections. The Commission will investigate these allegations and determine if any enforcement measures are needed.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public comments on the issue of secondary trademark infringement in the e-commerce sector. This request was initially published in the Federal Register on November 13, 2020, and invites insights from various stakeholders, including intellectual property rights holders and online marketplaces, on how traditional trademark laws apply to online platforms. The period for submitting comments has been extended until January 25, 2021, to allow more time for interested parties to participate. The USPTO is particularly interested in feedback on the effectiveness of current laws and any recommendations for improvement.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is requesting written submissions from parties involved in a case concerning certain eye cosmetics and their packaging. This case involves allegations of unfair practices like trademark infringement and false advertising. Various companies, mostly based abroad, are named as respondents. The ITC is considering potential remedies, including exclusion orders to prevent the entry of these products into the U.S., and is particularly interested in how such actions could impact public interests like health, competition, and consumer choices. The Commission is also inviting comments on bond amounts if a remedy is enforced, and decisions on the case are ongoing.

The U.S. International Trade Commission announced that several companies have filed a complaint alleging violations of trademark laws concerning imported electrolyte beverages and their packaging that infringe on existing trademarks. The companies are asking for an investigation into these allegations, which may result in orders to stop these products from being imported or sold in the U.S. if violations are found. The investigation will look into whether the companies involved breached section 337 of the Tariff Act by importing these products and whether a U.S. industry is affected or being developed. Respondents have 20 days to respond to these allegations.