Opportunity
Federal Register #337-TA-1522
ITC Investigation: Wearable Breast Pumps and Milk Storage Containers Patent Infringement
Buyer
U.S. International Trade Commission
Posted
September 24, 2026
Identifier
337-TA-1522
NAICS
541690
This opportunity centers on a U.S. International Trade Commission investigation into alleged patent infringement involving wearable breast pumps and related milk storage containers. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission - Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Division - OEMs and Vendors: - Willow Innovations, Inc. (Complainant) - Willow Blossom HoldCo Ltd. (Complainant) - Shenzhen Root Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (Respondent) - Hong Kong Lute Technology Co., Ltd. (Respondent) - Products/Services Requested: - Wearable breast pumps - Associated milk storage containers, including separately sold milk collection containers and replacement parts - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Investigation focuses on alleged infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 11,660,380; 12,370,292; D1,053,344; 11,813,388; D1,031,993 - Seeks limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against importation and sale of accused products - Determination of violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and existence of a domestic industry
Description
A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 20, 2026, 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 wearable breast pumps, associated milk storage containers, and components thereof. The complaint claims infringement of several U.S. patents and requests the Commission to institute an investigation and issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The investigation will determine if there is a violation of section 337 and if an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established. The accused products include wearable breast pumps, associated milk storage containers, and components including separately sold milk collection containers and replacement parts.