Federal Register #337-TA-1409

USITC Trade-Enforcement Orders Concerning Storage and Tool Organization Products

The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a trade-enforcement decision involving storage and tool organization products, not a request to buy goods or services. - Government body: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). - Companies named: Klein Tools, Inc. was the respondent; Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation and Keter Home and Garden Products Ltd. were complainants. - Products covered: Storage containers, toolboxes, organizers, component boxes, and coolers. No quantities or product part numbers were provided. - Decision and requirements: The USITC found a violation of Section 337 involving U.S. Patent Nos. 11,365,026 and 11,794,952, and issued a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order against Klein Tools for covered products. An 18% bond on entered value applies to covered articles imported or sold during the Presidential review period. - Pending issue: The investigation’s determination concerning U.S. Patent No. 11,952,167 remains unresolved. - Procurement status: This is a trade-enforcement notice; it does not identify products or services for government purchase.

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that section 337 was violated with respect to U.S. Patent Nos. 11,365,026 and 11,794,952 in connection with certain storage containers, toolboxes, organizers, component boxes, and coolers. It determined that limited exclusion and cease and desist orders should be issued for products covered by those patents, with a bond of 18% of entered value during the Presidential review period. The Commission has not reached a final determination regarding U.S. Patent No. 11,952,167, and extended the investigation’s target completion date to November 2, 2026.

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