Federal Register #337TA1503

USITC Investigation of Patent Infringement for Pickleball Paddles

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched an investigation into alleged patent infringement involving certain pickleball paddles. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Sport Squad, Inc. d/b/a JOOLA (Complainant) - Franklin Sports, Inc. - Proton Sports, Inc. - Vegas Pickleball LLC - Engage Pickleball, LLC - Friday Labs, LLC - Diadem Sports LLC - Facolospickleball LLC - Facolos Sports Joint Stock Company - Paddletek, LLC - ProXR, LLC - Thirty-Five Capital LLC - United Pickleball Properties, LLC - All Racquet Sports, LLC - All For Padel S.L. - Volair C Corp., Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Investigation targets pickleball paddles with a core comprised of foam or other material and various filler materials - Alleged infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 12,465,826 and 12,357,891 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The investigation seeks exclusion and cease and desist orders against the importation and sale of the accused paddles - No procurement of products or services is requested; this is a legal action regarding intellectual property - Multiple companies are named as respondents, highlighting broad industry impact

Description

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 related to certain pickleball paddles. The complaint claims infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 12,465,826 and 12,357,891. The investigation will determine if there is a violation involving importation, sale for importation, or sale within the United States of these paddles. The complainant requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The investigation includes multiple respondents alleged to be in violation.

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