Federal Register #337TA1509

USITC Investigation into Patent Infringement of Vehicle Space Guards with Car Seat Attachments

This opportunity involves an investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) into alleged patent infringement related to vehicle space guards with attachment means for car seats. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs identified; respondents include Drop Stop, LLC; The Container Store, Inc.; Walmart, Inc.; 232 Technologies Inc.; and Sportmans Market Inc. (Sportys) - Products/Services Requested: - Vehicle space guards with attachment means for car seats - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Investigation centers on alleged infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,527,314 - Seeks determination of violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 - Requests for limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders - Focus on importation, sale for importation, and sale within the U.S. of the specified vehicle space guards - No detailed technical specifications, part numbers, or quantities are provided in the notice.

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 vehicle space guards. The complaint, filed on behalf of Johnathan Black Kotyk, alleges infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,527,314. The investigation will determine if there is a violation involving the importation, sale for importation, or sale within the United States of these vehicle space guards. The complainant requests the issuance of a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders following the investigation.

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