Federal Register #337TA1514

USITC Investigation into Adjustable Child Carriers and Components for Patent Infringement

This notice details a U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) investigation into alleged patent infringement involving adjustable child carriers and their components. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) - Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Division - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. (complainant) - Respondents: Mabe, LLC; Quanzhou Baby Nice Infant and Child Products Co., Ltd.; Xiamen Funwhale Technology LLC; Xiamen New Baby Products Co., Ltd.; Koi Trading Services; Portier USA, LLC; Ava + Oliver, LLC; Artipoppe B.V.; Bugaboo Xiamen Industrial Co. Ltd.; Bugaboo International B.V.; Bugaboo North America, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Adjustable child carrier products with ergonomic adaptation features - Components that allow the carrier to adjust as a child grows - Accused of infringing U.S. Patents 10,426,275 and 12,016,470 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Investigation is based on alleged patent infringement and the existence of a relevant U.S. industry - The complainant seeks limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against the named respondents - The scope is limited to adjustable child carrier products and their components, specifically those with ergonomic adjustment features

Description

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on June 22, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. The complaint alleges violations based on the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States after importation of certain adjustable child carriers and components thereof due to infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,426,275 and U.S. Patent No. 12,016,470. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests the Commission to institute an investigation and issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation.

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