ITC Requests Comments on Patent Complaint on Wind and Solar-Powered Light Posts
The International Trade Commission announces that a section 337 patent-based complaint has been filed regarding certain wind and solar-powered light posts and street lamps.
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The ITC requests comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint by August 19, 2010.
Complaint Filed by Duggal Companies Against 4 Respondents
The ITC has received a complaint filed on behalf of Duggal Dimensions LLC; Duggal Energy Solutions, LLC; and Duggal Visual Solutions, Inc., 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 a certain LUMI*SOLAIR Light Post.
The complaint names as respondents:
Efston Science Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada;
Gus Power Incorporated of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada;
King Luminaire, Inc. of Jefferson, Ohio; and
The StressCrete Group of Burlington, Ontario, Canada..
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.