Innovation First Brings Section 337 Trade Secret Complaint Against CVS for Sale of Robotic Toy Fish

Innovation First filed a Section 337 complaint with the International Trade Commission Jan. 4, alleging that robotic toy fish sold by CVS Pharmacy after import from China infringe its trade secrets. According to the complaint, entitled certain robotic toys and components thereof, a former Chinese employee of Innovation First developed the technologies covered by the trade secrets. The employee then left the company, and in violation of the terms of his separation agreement shared the secrets with his new employer, Zuru. CVS Pharmacy is violating Section 337 by importing the infringing products from Zuru for sale in the U.S. Innovation First is requesting a limited exclusion and cease and desist order against CVS Pharmacy.