ITC Begins Section 337 Investigation on Microwave Hoods
The International Trade Commission began a Section 337 investigation on allegations that Samsung and LG Electronics and their subsidiaries, and six U.S.- and Canada-based companies are importing and selling microwave hoods that infringe patents held by Whirlpool Corporation (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1467), it said in a notice to be published Dec. 22.
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The complaint was filed in November and seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against the respondents to bar from entry "certain low profile microwave-hood combination products" that violate the complainants' patents (see 2511200010).
Whirlpool said in the complaint that its products "are designed to fit into the undercabinet hood space above a cooking range, providing a two-in-one kitchen appliance that cooks and provides ventilation."