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ITC Seeks Input in Section 337 Investigation on Batteries

The International Trade Commission is asking for submissions on public interest issues in a Section 337 case concerning imported batteries and products containing them (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1244). The request follows a March 25 initial determination on remedy by Administrative…

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Law Judge MaryJoan McNamara. The case began with a December 2020 complaint by One World Technologies and Techtronic Power Tools Technology that alleged imports by 13 Chinese firms infringed on three of Techtronic's design patents. The complainants requested a general exclusion order barring from entry all infringing battery packs, regardless of source, as well as permanent cease and desist orders. Comments are due by close of business on April 15.