ITC Seeks Public Comments on General Exclusion Order in Battery Jump Starter Case
The International Trade Commission is seeking public interest comments following a final determination by one of its administrative law judges in a case concerning portable battery jump starters (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1256). The ITC in a notice released May 11 said the ALJ issued a final determination April 29 and recommended a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The case followed a Jan. 19, 2021, complaint by NOCO that alleged a long list of companies are manufacturing, importing and selling portable battery jump starters that infringe on NOCO's patent for an improved portable jump-starter incorporating a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and a microcontroller (see 2103220032).
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Comments on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation should address how the exclusion order and cease and desist orders would affect the public health and welfare in the U.S., competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, the production of competitive articles, or U.S. consumers. Submissions are due to the ITC by the close of business June 7.