Opportunity
Federal Register #DN 3900
USITC Solicits Comments on Patent Infringement Complaints for Confectionery and Screen Protector Imports
Buyer
International Trade Commission
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
April 21, 2026
Identifier
DN 3900
NAICS
541690
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking public comments regarding complaints on certain imported products alleged to infringe patents and violate trade laws. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Promotion in Motion, Inc. (complainant) - Belkin International, Inc. (complainant) - Cibo Vita, Inc. (respondent) - Cibo Vita Founders, Inc. (respondent) - New Cibo Vita, LLC (respondent) - AnaBio Technologies, LTD (respondent) - Products/Services Requested: - Certain coated confectionery products and components thereof (subject of complaint DN 3900) - Certain screen protectors, application systems for use therewith, and components thereof (alleged to infringe U.S. Patents Nos. 10,675,817; 10,782,746; 11,772,320) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Requests for limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against allegedly infringing imports - USITC is soliciting public comments on the impact of potential orders on public health, competitive conditions, and U.S. consumers - Focus on patent infringement and trade law violations - Locations: - U.S. International Trade Commission Headquarters, Washington, DC - BLM Casper Field Office, Casper, WY (mentioned in attachments, but not central to this procurement)
Description
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint titled 'Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components Thereof, DN 3900'. The Commission is soliciting public comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing, pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The complaint alleges violations related to the importation and sale of certain coated confectionery products and requests remedial orders including exclusion and cease and desist orders. Interested parties are invited to submit comments addressing the potential impact on public health, competitive conditions, and U.S. consumers.