Background

The International Trade Commission has recently announced the following actions in intellectual property rights infringement investigations that could affect imports of covered products. For more information on pursuing or mitigating IPR-related import restrictions, please contact STR.

Crafting machines – in investigation 337-TA-1426, issuance of general exclusion order prohibiting the importation of crafting machines and components thereof that infringe a specified patent, two separate limited exclusion orders, and cease and desist orders

Mobile devices – initial determination of Section 337 violation in investigation 337-TA-1432 of mobile electronic devices

Refrigeration components – initial determination of Section 337 violation in investigation 337-TA-1453 of boiler protection for absorption refrigeration systems and components thereof

Synthetic hair – in investigation 337-TA-1415 of pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging therefor, termination of enforcement proceeding against one respondent based on withdrawal of enforcement complaint

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