ITC Bans Imports of Infringing Kinesiotherapy Devices

The International Trade Commission issued a general exclusion order banning imports of kinesiotherapy devices and components that infringe patents held by Standard Innovation. The commission also issued cease and desist orders prohibiting the following seven respondents to its Section 337 investigation from importing or selling infringing merchandise: LELO, PHE (dba Adam & Eve), Nalpac Enterprises, E.T.C. (dba Eldorado Trading Company), Williams Trading, Honey’s Place, and Lover’s Lane & Co. Although an administrative law judge had originally found no violation of Section 337 because Standard Innovation didn’t satisfy the domestic industry requirement, the commission reversed on review. The orders will now undergo a 60-day presidential review period, during which the administration may veto the bans. The ITC set bond at zero percent during the 60-day review period.