Federal Register #DN 3937

ITC Solicitation for Comments on Patent Infringement Complaints Involving Wearable Devices and Breast Pumps

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is soliciting public comments regarding complaints of patent infringement involving wearable activity and health monitoring devices, as well as wearable breast pumps and associated milk storage containers. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Office of the Secretary - OEMs and Vendors Named: - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Samsung Electronics America, Inc. - Google LLC - Garmin Ltd. - Garmin International, Inc. - Garmin USA, Inc. - Shenzhen Root Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. - Hong Kong Lute Technology Co., Ltd. - Willow Innovations, Inc. (complainant) - Willow Blossom HoldCo Ltd. (complainant) - UnaliWear, Inc. (complainant) - Products/Services Requested: - Wearable activity and health monitoring devices and systems containing same (no specific part numbers or quantities listed) - Wearable breast pumps, associated milk storage containers, and components (including separately sold milk collection containers and replacement parts) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The ITC is considering exclusion and cease and desist orders for products found to infringe patents - Public comments are requested on the impact of potential remedial orders, including effects on public health, competitive conditions, production of like articles, and U.S. consumers - No specific procurement of products or services; focus is on public interest and patent enforcement actions

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Wearable Activity and Health Monitoring Devices and Systems Containing Same, DN 3937. The complaint alleges 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 activity and health monitoring devices. The Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Comments should address the impact of the requested remedial orders on public health, competitive conditions, production of like articles, and U.S. consumers.

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