ITC Requests Comments on Patent Complaint on Certain Adjustable Beds
The International Trade Commission announces that a section 337 patent-based complaint has been filed regarding certain adjustable-height beds and components thereof.
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The ITC requests comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint by August 18, 2010.
Complaint Filed by Invacare Against 2 Respondents
The ITC has received a complaint filed on behalf of Invacare Corporation, which alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the U.S., the sale for importation, and the sale within the U.S. after importation of certain adjustable-height beds and components thereof.
The complaint names as respondents Medical Depot, Inc. dba Drive Medical Design and Manufacturing of Port Washington, NY; and Shanghai Shunlong Physical Therapy Equipment Co., Ltd. of Shanghai, China.
Comments on Possible Negative Effects of Exclusion/Cease and Desist Orders
The ITC states that comments should address whether issuance of an exclusion order and/or a cease and desist order would negatively affect the public health and welfare in the U.S., competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the U.S., or U.S. consumers.
(The ITC notes that there will be further opportunities for comment on the public interest after the issuance of any final initial determination in this investigation.)
ITC contact -- Marilyn Abbott (202) 205--2000.
(DN 2747, FR Pub 08/11/10)