OtterBox Requests Section 337 Import Ban on Speck, Tech21 Cellphone Cases

OtterBox filed a complaint on March 11 requesting the International Trade Commission begin a Section 337 investigation into patent infringement by electronic device protective cases imported by Speculative Design and Tech 21. Otterbox says the Speck CandyShell and Mightyshell lines, as well as the Tech21 Evo Mesh and Classic Check, copy its patented designs. Otterbox is requesting a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order banning importation and sale of infringing products by Speck and Tech21. The ITC is asking for comments by March 25 (here) on public interest issues raised by the complaint.