Federal Register #337-TA-1502

ITC Investigation into Trademark Infringement of Monster Energy Drinks and Packaging

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has launched an investigation in response to a complaint from Monster Energy Company regarding trademark infringement related to energy drinks. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Monster Energy Company (complainant and OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Investigation targets gray market energy drinks and their labeling and packaging - Focus on products manufactured for distribution and sale outside the U.S. that bear Monster Energy trademarks - No specific product models, part numbers, or purchase quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 - Involves U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 6,760,278; 6,451,182; 2,903,214; and 3,434,821 - Seeks general or limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against infringing products - Scope is defined by the category of accused products, not by specific SKUs or quantities - OEM Highlight: - Monster Energy Company is the only OEM mentioned and is central to the investigation

Description

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on April 17, 2026, by Monster Energy Company alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 related to the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States of certain energy drinks and their labeling and packaging. The complaint claims infringement of multiple U.S. Trademark Registrations and asserts that a U.S. industry exists as required by law. The complainant requests the Commission to institute an investigation and issue exclusion and cease and desist orders. The investigation covers gray market energy drinks and their labeling and packaging manufactured for distribution and sale outside the United States bearing the asserted trademarks.

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