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ITC Seeks Comments on New Section 337 Complaint on Rechargeable Batteries

The International Trade Commission seeks comments on a new Section 337 complaint filed by LithiumHub and its owner, Martin Koebler, seeking a ban on imports of rechargeable batteries that allegedly infringe on their patents, the ITC said in a notice…

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Sept. 18. LithiumHub and Koebler said in a complaint filed Sept. 12 that Bass Pro Outdoor World, Cabela’s, Navico Group Americas, Relion Battery (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Renogy New Energy Co., RNG International, Clean Republic SODO, Shenzhen Yichen S-Power Tech Co., Shenzhen FBtech Electronics, Shenzhen LiTime Technology Co., Dragonfly Energy Corp., Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. and MillerTech Energy Solutions LLC are manufacturing or importing infringing lithium-ion batteries with 6V or more electrical potential that incorporate LithiumHub and Koebler’s patented technologies. The complaint seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order against the accused companies. Comments are due Sept. 26.