Federal Register #337-TA-1479

ITC Investigation of Patent and Trademark Violations for Dental Burs and Kits

This notice details an International Trade Commission (ITC) investigation into alleged patent and trademark violations involving dental burs and kits: - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Office of Unfair Import Investigations - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Research Corporation d/b/a Research Industries (Sialkot, Pakistan) - Huwais IP Holding LLC - Versah LLC - Multiple international companies (including those from Pakistan, UAE, UK, US, Canada, Italy, Australia) - Products/Services Requested: - Dental burs and kits - Alleged infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 9,326,778 and 11,712,250 - Alleged infringement of U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 6,261,888; 6,261,886; 4,689,471 - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (unfair import investigations) - Investigation scope includes importation and sale of accused dental products - The investigation was amended to add Research Industries of Sialkot, Pakistan as a respondent - Other Related Investigations (context): - ITC is also investigating in-vehicle infotainment systems (Zync Inc., BMW) and TOPCon solar cells (First Solar, Inc.), but these are separate from the dental burs and kits case - Locations: - ITC Headquarters: 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436 - Respondent locations include Sialkot, Pakistan; Jackson, Michigan; and various international addresses

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review an initial determination that amends the complaint and notice of investigation to add Research Corporation d/b/a Research Industries of Sialkot, Pakistan as a respondent. The investigation concerns alleged violations related to certain dental burs and kits, including infringement of specific U.S. patents and trademarks. The original complaint named multiple respondents, and the amendment adds an additional party to the investigation.

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