ITC Asks for Comments on Federal-Mogul's Wiper Blade Section 337 Complaint

The International Trade Commission is asking for comments by May 23 on Federal-Mogul’s Section 337 patent complaint on windshield wiper blade imports. According to the May 9 complaint, imports of Trico wiper blades from Mexico are infringing Federal-Mogul’s patents related to a separate spoiler for wiper blades that is interchangeable to fit different vehicles. The spoiler prevents lifting of the windshield wipers from airflow when driving at higher speeds, which results in poor wiping performance. Federal-Mogul is requesting cease and desist and limited exclusion orders.